The flavor of France at the dinner table is onion soup. Despite the fact that onion soup was popular back in the Roman era, it was thanks to the French that it fell in love and spread throughout the world.
It is necessary
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- onions - 700 grams,
- butter - 100 grams,
- flour - 1-2 tablespoons,
- garlic - 4 cloves,
- sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
- broth - 1 liter,
- dry white wine - 300 milliliters,
- salt,
- ground black pepper
- French baguette,
- butter or olive oil - 50 grams,
- cheddar or gruyere cheese - 250-300 grams.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare broth in advance. It can be meat, chicken or vegetable. If the time for making the soup is short, then the broth can be replaced with plain water.
Step 2
The onions must be peeled and cut into thin half rings.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed metal or fireproof glass saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and onions. Saute the onions for half an hour under the lid.
Step 4
After 30 minutes, increase the heat, remove the lid and fry the onions, stirring constantly. The onion should take on a golden hue.
Step 5
Add flour and finely chopped garlic (2-3 cloves) to the onion, mix thoroughly. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Pour hot broth and warmed wine into a saucepan, add salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
Step 7
As soon as the soup boils, you need to reduce the heat to a minimum and cook for 30-40 minutes.
Step 8
While the soup is cooking, prepare the croutons. Cut the baguette into pieces. Grease a baking sheet with melted butter or olive oil. Place the pieces of baguette on a baking sheet and turn over so that each side is soaked in oil.
Step 9
Put a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 200 degrees and bake pieces of baguette until golden brown for 10-20 minutes.
Step 10
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
Step 11
Rub the prepared croutons on both sides with the remaining cloves of garlic.
Step 12
Heat a tureen or earthenware pot. Pour the soup into a cooked bowl. Place a crouton on top, sprinkle it with a thick layer of cheese.
Step 13
Place the portioned dishes in an oven preheated to 200 degrees and leave to bake (preferably under the grill) until the cheese acquires a golden brown hue.
Step 14
Once the cheese is ready, serve the French Onion Soup on the table. Bon Appetit!
