Gigis Soupe Al Oignon Recipes

GIGI'S SOUPE A'L 'OIGNON

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Slice onions very thin and cook in butter until golden brown.
• Add stock and water and boil 15 minutes until onions are cooked.
• Season with salt and butter.
• Serve with toast squares.

FRENCH ONION SOUP (SOUPE A L'OIGNON)

Steps:

• Slice the onions very thinly.
• Cook them in butter until clear (do not let them brown).
• Add stock and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Just before serving, add the brandy.
• Toast the bread towards the end of the cooking time, place the grated Gruyère on the toasted bread and float on the top of the soup.
• If the soup is served in ovenproof bowls, you can place the filled bowls under the broiler for a minute or so to brown the cheese.

SOUP A L'OIGNON (FRENCH ONION SOUP)

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the onions and brown sugar. Simmer gently on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for about twenty minutes, until the onions are translucent and golden.
• Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes more.
• Add the consomme and water, sherry and Worcestershire sauce, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Lightly toast the baguettes on both sides. On one side of each piece spread the mustard and sprinkle on the cheese. Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
• Ladle the soup into serving bowls , put two croutes on top of each one. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.