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French onion soup








    Ingredients                                          Method



      1.2 liters vegetable stock (divided)                In a large saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons
      4 onions (sliced)                                   vegetable stock. Stir in the onion and cook over
                                                          medium heat until golden, 15 minutes.
      1/8 teaspoon caster sugar
                                                          Stir in the sugar and flour. Pour in the
      2 tablespoons plain flour                           remaining vegetable stock and the wine. Stir in
      100 ml dry white wine                               the bay leaf, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil

      1 bay leaf                                          and leave to boil for 8 minutes, stirring
      1/2 teaspoon of thyme                               constantly; then reduce heat, partly cover, and
                                                          simmer 30 minutes.
      1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black
      pepper                                              Preheat grill.
      1 tablespoon brandy                                 Remove from stock mixture from heat, remove
                                                          bay leaf and stir in brandy. Rub garlic clove over
      4 slices crusty bread (toasted)                     toast. Ladle the soup into 4 ovenproof bowls
      1 clove garlic (halved)                             and float a piece of toast on top of each bowl.

      2 tablespoons grated Tesco                          Sprinkle with the Hard Cheese.
      Everyday Value Italian Style Hard                   Place bowls under grill until cheese melts.
      Cheese
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