SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP

French Onion Soup is liked by many

Ingredients are few 

and

easy to prepare

The only draw back is the long cooking time

about 2 hours

1000g big onions, sliced

1000ml stock, beef, chicken or vegetable

1/2 Tbsp butter

1 Thsp cooking oil

Freshly ground pepper & salt to taste

Method:

1) melt butter in a skillet, add cooking oil

2) add onions, sprinkle salt & pepper

3) cover & cook at medium heat 

4) stirring occasionally until onion caramelized (abt 45min)

5) when onions reach a dark brown colour, pour in the stock

6) when the broth boils, lower heat & simmer for at least 1/2 hour

Cooking in the skillet

colour gets darker

Notes:

1) Star anise or cinnamon can be added to enhance the flavour

     if beef stock is used

2) Wine or Brandy can be added to chicken stock to increase the flavour