French onion soup is a simple soup that exudes sophistication with its rich, savoury broth and sumptuous cheesy baguette topping.
However, this culinary delight is not known for its convenience.
The onions, which are the cornerstone of this robust soup, require at least thirty minutes to achieve their irrisistible caramelised perfection.
While it may never be as quick as microwaving a shop-bought soup, Mary Berry has crafted a recipe that promises a bowl of “classic and delicious” French onion soup in just an hour.
BBC Good Food, whose users have given the recipe a perfect five-star rating, notes: “Golden-brown, caramelised onions cooked in a rich beef stock are served with cheesy mustard croûtes.”
Mary Berry’s easy French onion soup recipe
Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour
Serving: Six people
Ingredients
- 50g/1¾oz butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large white onions, thinly sliced
- 1½ tbsp caster sugar
- 200ml/7fl oz white wine
- 2 litres/3½ pints pint good rich beef stock
- 3 bay leaves
- sprig rosemary
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the cheese mustard croûtes
- ½ thin baguette
- Dijon mustard
- 25g/1oz gruyère cheese, grated
