FRENCH ONION SOUP

Preparation time: 25 minutes   /     Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 large onions 
• A spoonful of Olive oil 
• 50 gr butter
• 25 cc dry white wine
• 1 litre water
• Salt, pepper
• Parsley, Thyme, Garlic
• Cheese (Gruyere)
• Flour

How to prepare it

1 In a large saucepan, melt the butter, add the salt and the onions. Sauté the onions in the olive oil on medium high heat until well browned, but not burned, about 30-40 minutes (or longer). Stir it frequently.

2 Add garlic (optional) and sauté for 1 minute. Add the stock, the wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover partially and simmer until the flavours are well blended, about 20 minutes, stir it from time to time. Remove the herbs, parsley and thyme.

3. Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees C. Put the bread slices on the tray for three minutes both sides until it is toast.

4. To serve you can either use individual oven-proof soup bowls or one large casserole dish. Ladle the soup into the bowls or casserole dish. Cover with the toast and sprinkle with cheese. Put into the oven to grate (grill)  for 10 minutes  approximately, or until the cheese bubbles and is slightly browned. Serve immediately.