Indulge in a comforting bowl of French Onion Soup, where sweet caramelized onions meld with rich beef broth for a deep, savory flavor. Topped with golden Gruyère cheese and crispy croutons, this classic dish is baked to bubbly perfection. Ideal for a cozy night in, it combines heartiness and elegance in every spoonful
RECIPE BY:
Matt Sinclair
SERVING SIZE:
2 – 4 people
INGREDIENTS:
- 50gm LURPAK butter
- 2 Tbsp Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 medium brown onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp plain flour
- 2 Tbsp Sherry vinegar
- 1 Litre Massel Beef Stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and Pepper
GRUYERE CROUTONS:
- 8 slices baguette
- 100gm gruyere cheese, grated
- 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Recipe made with:
Massel Liquid Stock Beef Style 1Litre
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METHOD:
- Heat the butter and oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often for 10-15 minutes. Add the sugar, stir through and cook for a further 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Add the flour, mix through for 2 minutes. Deglaze with vinegar and gradually pour in the beef stock and add the bay leaf. Stir through and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a further 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, place the baguette slices on a baking tray. Combine the gruyere and parsley and sprinkle on top of each slice. Place under a grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
- Divide soup between 4 bowls and serve with the cheese croutons.
Our friends at Wine Selectors recommend pairing this dish with a Grenache Shiraz Mataro blends as they are perfect with the sweet onions and oozing cheese
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