Lunches
French Onion Soup
A classic French dish made with caramelized onions and beef stock or broth.
Ingredients
- 6 large red or brown onions
- 60ml (4 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 30g (2 tbsp) butter
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- sea salt to taste
- 2 litres beef stock, chicken stock, or a mix of both
- 125ml dry white wine or dry vermouth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
- 8 thick slices of baguette or crusty sourdough
- 150g grated Gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)