Simple French Onion Soups

Course:

Appetizer

Practical information

Prep time

20 min
Cooking

1 h
Ready in

1 h 20

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This recipe originated in bars and brasseries of Les Halles. It was a breakfast pick me up early risers to the central market or for nightowls a cure for the effects of alcohol.The nickname for this soup is drunkard's soup

Recipe's Ingredients

1 tablespoon of flour
freshly ground black pepper
salt
6 thin slices of french bread

250 g mild onions
70 g butter
100 g grated gruyère cheese

Recipe preparation steps
1

Peel and finely chop the onions. Heat 1.5 oz of the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the onions and fry slowly until soft and golden brown about 30 mins. Sprinkle with flour and pour 6 cups of water into pan. Stir and season with salt and pepper cover and simmer for a further 30 mins.
2

Meanwhile lightly toast the bread and set aside. Pour the soup into 6 ovenproof bowls. Place the bread on top and sprinkle with cheese and flakes of remaining butter. When cheese is bubbling remove and serve.
Ready !