French Onion Soup

Comfort food at its best!

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Zubereitung:

Peel and quarter the onions and slice or chop them into small pieces.

Heat the oil and butter in a pan, so that the onions form a thick layer. Fry the onions briskly for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and cook gently for 45 - 60 minutes.

At first the onions need to be stirred only occasionally, but as they begin to colour, stir frequently. The colour of the onions gradually turns golden and then more rapidly to brown, so take care to stir constantly at this stage so that they do not burn on the bottom.

When the onions are a rich mahogany brown, add the vegetable stock and a little seasoning. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Preheat the broiler. Spoon the soup into four ovenproof serving dishes and place a piece of bread in each. Sprinkle with the cheese and broil for a few minutes, until golden. Season with plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Bon Appetit!