French Onion Soup

Preparation

• 1
  In a large pot melt the butter and the oil at a medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and sugar to this and stir until the onions are coated
• 2
  Set the heat to low and leave to cook for around 30 minutes until the onions are caramelized
• 3
  Add the warmed white wine to this and increase the heat. Allow the wine to reduce by half, this should take 10 minutes
• 4
  Once the wine has reduced, add the stock and leave to cook on a low heat for around 50 minutes
• 5
  Once the soup is cooked and just before you are ready to serve it, preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the bread slices into the oven and toast them lightly
• 6
  Ladle the soup into 4 oven proof dishes and place a slice of bread on top of each soup dish
• 7
  Sprinkle the cheese generously on top of the toast and place it in the oven for 12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and has started to turn a light brown colour
• 8
  Serve the soup straight from the oven.