French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Ingredients

  • 50 grams butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whisky(we used Canadian Club 8YO Whisky)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (we used Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1.5 litres good-quality beef stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • small bunch fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 6-8 slices sourdough
  • 125 grams gruyere cheese, grated
This classic sustaining soup is boosted with the warming addition of whisky and wine. Serves 6-8
  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy-based casserole dish. Fry onions, garlic and brown sugar over a low heat
    for 25-30 minutes, or until onions are golden brown.
  2. Add the whisky, wine, vinegar and beef stock and bring to a simmer.
  3. Tie stems of herbs together with cooking string and add to soup along with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove herb bundle and divide soup between bowls. Top with a slice of sourdough and gruyere cheese. Grill for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve immediately.

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