The Promised Onion Soup Recipe

As promised, I will now share with you that recipe for onion soup which Sir Peter Ustinov enjoyed so much. This recipe originally belonged to my mother-in-law, who came from France and claimed that this was the simplest and easiest way to make onion soup. She never heard of putting wine or brandy, etc. inside the broth. However, do not think that it is too simple. It is authentic.

Onion Soup

(Serves 6)

 

Incredients

1. 3 large sliced onions
2. 30 gms butter
3. 1 litre water
4. salt & pepper
5. 3 dessert spoons grated Parmesan cheese
6. 1 cube vegetable stock (the original recipe excluded veg cube)
7. few slices of french loaf or rounds of white bread.

Method

1. Gently fry onions in butter for about 10 minutes.
2. Add a good pinch of salt & a little less pepper.
3. Boil water & add to onions.
4. Add veg cube & stir well.
5. Cook over low heat for about 40 - 45 minutes. Check seasoning, add more if necessary.
6. Add grated parmesan, and allow to cook for 2 - 3 minutes to melt cheese.
7. Serve in round bowls, place a slice of french loaf or round of bread on top & gently cover with a little soup (don't drown the bread!)

Bon appetit!!

 

Freda