Method

A gorgeous comforting French onion soup with beautiful gruyere cheese!

Method:

Step one: Heat a large, based pan on medium heat and melt the butter

Step two: Add the onions and shallots, stirring for 5 minutes until they start to soften then add the garlic – do not burn!

Step three: Sprinkle in the sugar then lower the heat and stir every now and again for around 15-20 minutes – you want to the onions to get really soft

Step four: Add the beef stock, thyme, salt and pepper and simmer for up to an hour. (keep checking consistency and no sticking)

Step 6: Toast the baguette slices then pour the soup into heatproof dishes. Lay one or two slices on top of the soup and add the cheese, grill until melted and bubbling

Serve and enjoy