Easy to make french onion soup

prep time 70 mins

serves 6

290 cals per portion

peel and finely chop the onions. heat 50g 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 1.5 litres of water into pan Stir and season with salt and pepper cover and simmer for a further 30 mins

meanwhile lightly toast the bread and set aside

Pour the soup into 6 ovenproof bowls.Place the bread on top and sprikle with cheese and flakes of remaining butter. When cheese is bubbling remove and serve.You now have a easy to make french onion soup

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

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