Traditional onion soup

A very French recipe that we all love. It is very simple and easy to prepare at home with ingredients that you surely have on hand.

Ingredients

• For the vegetable stock
  • 1 carrot, mirepoix cut
  • 1 celery stalk, mirepoix cut
  • 1 white onion, mirepoix cut
  • 4 liters of water
• For the bouquet garni:
  • Parsley leaves
  • Bay leaf
  • Celery leaf
  • Thyme sprigs
  • A sheet of the white part of the leek

• For the onion soup:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Vegetable stock (previous recipe)
  • 8 slices of artisanal bread
  • 100 grams grated Gruyere cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• For the beurre manié:
  • 1 teaspoon softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon wheat flour

Preparation

1. For the bouquet garni, place the aromatic herbs inside the leek leaf and tie with kitchen twine or string to create a bundle.
2. For the stock, place the chopped vegetables and the bouquet garni in a hot Dutch oven.
   • Cook for 1 minute over high heat, stirring constantly.
   • Add the water and let it simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. Remove the vegetables and set the liquid (stock) aside.
3. For the beurre manié, mix the butter and flour in a bowl and form into a smooth small ball. Keep refrigerated.
4. For the onion soup, place the butter and onions in a hot Dutch oven, lower the heat, and add the sugar.
   • Stir constantly and cook until caramelized.
   • Add the stock and the beurre manié to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar.
5. Place the slices of bread topped with grated cheese in a preheated oven and bake until toasted and the cheese is melted and golden.
6. Serve the soup hot with a slice of bread and cheese on top.

Recipe by @chefmauricionicholls

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