French Onion Soup

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🧅 4 large onions
• 🧈 3 Tbsp butter
• 🌾 1 Tbsp flour
• 🥩 2 cubes beef stock cube
• 🥤 1,200ml tap water
• 🌿 1 Tsp thyme
• 🍞 4 medium slices fresh white bread
• 🧀 100g gruyere cheese

Method

1. Thinly slice the onions. Melt the butter in a large heavy pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet.
2. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually add the water and crumbled stock cubes, stirring. Add the thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.
4. Preheat the grill. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of bread and a generous amount of grated Gruyère.
5. Grill until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve immediately.