French onion soup: a classic recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g onions
• 60 g butter
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 stock cube
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 liters water
• thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 1 stale baguette
• 200 g grated cheese

Materials

• pot

Preparation

• Peel and slice the onions (be careful with your eyes!). Melt the butter in the pot.
• Add the onions and sauté. Remember to stir regularly to prevent the onions from burning. If they stick too much to the bottom, add a little water. Sauté until they caramelize.
  
• Sprinkle in the flour and mix. Then add the water, stock cube, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Cover the pot and let it cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes.
  
• Gratin version:
  Serve the soup in bowls, and add some pieces of stale bread. Top with grated cheese.
• Place in the oven under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  
• And there you have it, your French onion soup is ready! Enjoy!

Observations

Flavor your soup: add a bay leaf or 100 ml of white wine.

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