European
European - France - Soups
French Onion Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • low-calorie cooking spray
- • 2 red onions, (peeled and finely sliced)
- • 2 brown onions, (peeled and finely sliced)
- • 3 garlic cloves, (peeled and finely sliced)
- • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- • 1 tbsp Henderson's relish (or Worcestershire sauce)
- • 1 litre boiling water
- • 1 vegetable stock pot
- • 2 beef stock cubes
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spray a large saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and fry for 10 minutes. Don't stir too much, as you want the bottom to brown to give the soup its rich colour.
2
Phase 2
Add the balsamic vinegar and Henderson’s relish and stir. Pour in all of the water, then add the stock cubes and vegetable stock pot.
3
Phase 3
Continue to simmer for 25-30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Serve the soup with a garnish of your choice!