French onion soup
2 servings
10 minutes
French onion soup is the embodiment of elegance from simple ingredients transformed into a culinary masterpiece. Its history dates back centuries when the poor used caramelized onions to create a rich, flavorful broth. Today, this soup is a symbol of comfort and gastronomic art in France. Its velvety texture, creamy depth, and sweet notes of caramelized onion blend with the savoriness of cheese melted into a golden crust. This dish warms the soul, reminiscent of small Parisian bistros where it is served with a crispy baguette. Onion soup is the perfect choice for cold evenings when one wants to immerse in the atmosphere of French coziness while enjoying a rich flavor that combines simplicity and sophistication.
1
Finely chop the onion, sauté in hot oil under a lid for 2-3 minutes on full power in the microwave, add flour, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Onion: 4 heads
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
2
Add grated cheese, pour in the broth, mix, and cook for another 5-7 minutes after boiling at a microwave power below medium.
- Cheese: 50 g
- Meat broth: 1 l
- Sugar: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
