BRITISH ONION SOUP

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Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

50g butter or 2 tbsp dripping
1kg onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
few sprigs fresh thyme
3 fresh bay leaves
150ml cider
1l stock (vegetable or chicken, it's up to you)
4 thick slices from a round country loaf
100g mature cheddar, grated
large handful parsley, chopped

Steps:

Heat most of the butter or dripping in a pan, then add the onions, sugar and herbs. Season and cook, uncovered, over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for up to 40 mins until sticky and brown. pour in the cider and simmer until reduced by half. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then cook for 20 mins.
To serve, heat the grill to high. Spread the bread on both sides with the remaining butter or dripping, then toast under the grill until golden. Scatter with cheese and place back under the grill until melted. Serve the soup in bowls with a slice of the toast floating in it, scattered generously with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.75 milligram of sodium