Classic French Onion Soup
A traditional French onion soup with caramelized onions, beef stock, and melted cheese.
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- •400 G Yellow onionssliced
- •50 g Butter
- •0.5 liter Water
- •0.5 liter Beef stockgood quality
- •Saltto taste
- •Black pepperto taste
- •Bouquet garnihomemade
- •2 pieces Breadtoasted
- •100 g Gruyère cheesegrated, up to 200g
- 1
Make the beef stock by browning pieces of rump steak in a pan with a little oil. Add 0.5 liters of water and 0.5 liters of beef stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
40 min
- 2
Melt 50g of butter in a cast iron pan. Add 400g of sliced onions and cook on medium to low heat until brown, about 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
30 min
- 3
Gradually add the stock to the onions, deglazing the pan. Add the bouquet garni and simmer for 20 minutes.
20 min
- 4
Remove the bouquet garni and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5 min
- 5
Place toasted bread in bowls, pour the soup over, and top with grated Gruyère cheese.
5 min
- 6
Grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 min
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