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20th Dec 2016

Classic French Onion Soup

rorykelly

Ingredients
  • (makes 2 crocks)
  • 3 medium white onions
  • 50mls great port
  • 50 mls quality Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 big French baguette
  • Gruyere cheese
  • 1 ltr chicken stock

With Ireland playing France this weekend, here’s a traditional French recipe to try out. In terms of soups, this is otherworldly – with a heap of melted cheese and a baguette pieces floating on top, delish.

Instructions

Step 1

These are all the ingredient you need for your Classic French Onion Soup.


Ingredients

Step 2

Thinly slice the onions. Now, here’s what you need to know about preventing crying when working with onions – you need a viciously sharp knife. That’s all, no goggles or running water – that rubbish. You cry because you use a blunt knife, this causes the onion to send its liquid sky high when you cut it – use a good sharp knife and it will reduce the spray when you cut.


Step-1

Step 3

In a pan, throw in a big knob of butter and brown the onions really, really well – 20 minutes at least. This produces a wonderful dark colour and an intense yet soft onion flavour.


Step-2

Step 4

Transfer the onions to a pot and add the port, vinegar and stock – bring to a boil and simmer gently for 45 minutes


Step-3

Step 5

After 45 minutes check the seasoning and adjust as to your own preference – then ladle the soup into crocks to about 3/4 full


Step-4

Step 6

Thickly slice the baguette and toast them.


Step-5

Step 7

Stick the slices of baguette into the soup crock and liberally top with the grated cheese – sling under a screaming hot grill until melty and serve immediately


Step-6

Step 8

And….. Voilà!


Final

If you are after an impressive Valentine’s meal starter you won’t be disappointed, this is an incredibly easy recipe but people will think you’re a culinary genius.

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