Bisto
French Onion Soup
Serves 10
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Ingredients
75g butter
1.5kg onions, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
25g plain white or wholemeal flour
40g Bisto Beef Bouillon Paste
2l boiling water
Black pepper to taste
10 French baguette slices
300g Gruyère cheese, finely grated
Allergens
Please check the ingredients declaration on the products you use making this recipe.
Celery
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Method
Step one
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and sweat off with a lid on until the onions are dark golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
Step two
Stir in the flour and cook over a gentle heat, browning slightly.
Step three
Mix the Bisto Beef Bouillon Paste with the boiling water and gradually add to the onions. Simmer for 20 minutes until the onions are soft and correct the seasoning with black pepper.
Step four
Serve with a slice of French bread, topped with cheese and grilled. This is sometimes known as a flute or croute.
Tips
The more you darken your onions, the deeper the flavour will be. Adding a little tomato puree to the soup will give a little sweetness and a rounded flavour to the dish.