Sunday, 28 September 2014

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



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