French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 8 brown onions, sliced
• 30g butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 8 cups beef stock
• 2 cups water
• Parmesan cheese (for toast)

Method

Place onions, butter, oil, and thyme in a large saucepan over medium heat, cover, and cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.

Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Add the mustard, stock, and water, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan toast.

Source

Donna Hay - Modern Classics 1