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French onion soup

A real comfort soup that brings goodness for your cell health, DNA, eyes and bones

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French onion soup recipe

Serves:

4

Preparation:

5 Mins

Cooking:

40 Mins

High FODMAP:

Yes

Allergens:

Sulphur dioxide, Milk, Lactose, Gluten, Soya, Sulphur dioxide

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A real comfort soup that brings goodness for your cell health, DNA, eyes and bones

Ingredients

Method

Ingredients

1g/2 bay leaves

900ml beef stock

25g butter

100g gruyère cheese

1.2kg onions sliced

30ml 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

150ml red wine

Salt and pepper to taste

2g/1 tsp dried thyme

120g/4 slices white bread

16g/2 tbsp plain flour

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Method

1) Heat oil and butter in a saucepan, add onions and sauté for 9-10 minutes.

2) Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock, and bring to the boil.

3) Add bay leaves, thyme and seasoning.

4) Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5) Add red wine, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

6) Remove bay leaves. Pour soup into 4 flameproof bowls.

7) Cut 4 circles from the bread and place on soup. Sprinkle with cheese.

8) Place under the grill for a few minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Serve immediately.