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French Onion Soup

Recipe by Trish Deseine from Trish's Paris Kitchen

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Originally from Lyons, onion soup was made popular during the nineteenth century by Parisien market workers in Les Halles. Traditionally served after a nuit blanche (sleepless night) because of its supposed ability to quickly dissipate the effects of alcohol, it is an invigorating and revitalising soup.

Serves 4

Ingredients

150g butter
4 medium- large onions sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
100ml red wine
150ml beef stock
Sprig of thyme
2 bay leaves
1 baguette
150g grated gruyere cheese

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Method

Heat the butter in a large, deep, heavy-based saucepan. Gently fry the onion and garlic for about 15 minutes. They must be soft, brown and lightly caramelised. Be careful not to let them fry crisp.
Add the wine, stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer very gently for around 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Preheat the grill. Cut the baguette into 2 cm slices and toast it on both sides.
Pour the soup into ovenproof bowls, place 1 or 2 pieces of baguette on top and sprinkle generously with the grated gruyere. Put the bowls under the hot grill. When the cheese is golden and bubbling, remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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Carol33 October 2009

Tried this at home, wasn't sure at first because it takes forever for the onions to caramelised, but it turns out to be delicious!

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VS9 May 2009

I made this for Mother's Day and did 1 1/2 qty and found it to be rather rich. Each person only got a large ladle full (6 people) and it was just enough, though I had to add a lot more liquid than recommended. Delicious otherwise and will be making again.

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NG5 April 2009

Delicious, warming & very tasty!

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