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• 1 hr 5 min

French onion soup

Slow-cooked onion soup with cheesy toasts.

Calories

391

Protein

16 g

Carbs

50 g

Fat

15 g

Per serving. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 30 g Butter
• 1 kg Onion
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Plain flour
• 1.2 L Beef stock
• 2 g Fresh thyme
• 4 Sourdough bread
• 80 g Cheddar

Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Always check the labels of what you buy.

Method

1. Peel the onions, halve them and slice thinly.
2. Melt the butter in a large heavy pan, add the onions and sugar and cook over a low heat for 35 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until soft and deep golden brown. Don't rush this; it's where the flavour comes from.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the stock and the thyme.
4. Simmer for 15 minutes. Heat the grill to high.
5. Toast the bread and grate the cheddar. Ladle the soup into four heatproof bowls, float a slice of toast on each and cover with the cheese.
6. Grill for 2–3 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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