French onion soup
◷ 120 minmedium
Deeply caramelised onions simmer in beef stock and dry white wine, then are topped with toasted baguette and bubbling Gruyère. Allow about 2 hours for this richly savoury soup.
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◷ 120 minmedium
Deeply caramelised onions simmer in beef stock and dry white wine, then are topped with toasted baguette and bubbling Gruyère. Allow about 2 hours for this richly savoury soup.
Oct 2Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 100 minutes. Allow 120 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: yellow or brown onions, weighed before peeling, peeled and sliced about 3 mm (⅛ inch) thick, unsalted butter, olive oil, fine salt, divided, garlic, finely chopped. Equipment: Heavy-based 5-litre (about 5-quart) pot or Dutch oven, approximately 26 cm (10 inches) wide, Sharp knife and chopping board, Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, Measuring jug, measuring spoons and kitchen scales, Cheese grater, Baking tray, Four 600 ml (about 20 US fl oz) bowls explicitly rated for use under a grill/broiler, Oven with grill/broiler, Oven gloves, Ladle, Four heatproof serving plates.
Kitchen tip: The 100-minute cooking estimate includes toasting the bread while the soup simmers. Onion caramelisation varies with moisture and heat, so prioritise a deep golden-brown colour over the clock.