French Onion Soup Recipe

Serve the French Onion Soup in 4 individual soup bowls. Cut the toast into halves and float a piece in each bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and brown.

Ingredients for French Onion Soup:

• 3 large onions
• 2 oz (56 g) butter
• 1½ pints (900 ml) vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper
• 2 slices toast
• 2-3 oz (56 – 84 g) grated cheese

Method for French Onion Soup:

1. Peel and slice the onions thinly.
2. Melt the butter in a pan and lightly fry the onions until just browning.
3. Add the stock, with the salt and pepper.
4. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 15 – 20 minutes until the onions are cooked.
5. Serve the soup in 4 individual soup bowls. Cut the toast into halves and float  a piece in each bowl.
6. Sprinkle with grated cheese and put under a hot grill for a minute or two to brown the cheese.

This French Onion Soup Recipe serves 4.