Tasty Onion Soup

Onion Soup made with thyme, onion, black pepper, garlic, grated cheese, bay leaf, chicken stock, butter and margarine.

Recipe for Onion Soup

Ingredients for Onion Soup:

• 4-6 onions
• about 1/2 kg thyme
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• 4-8 tbsp grated cheese
• butter
• margarine or oil
• 1 1/2 litres chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 slices of bread

Method:

1. Peel the onions. Halve lengthwise and cut into very thin slices.
2. Cook in the fat over a low heat for about 30 minutes.
3. Add a dash of sugar which gives colour and flavour.
4. Add the crushed thyme and 1 whole bay leaf.
5. Sprinkle over a little wheat flour if you like a thicker soup.
6. Add the stock and cook over a low heat for 2 hours.
7. Season with salt, pepper and bring soup to the boil.
8. Pour into soup bowls and serve with bread and cheese separately.

Variations:

• You can gratinate the soup: 
• Bake the bread slices or cubes of bread in the oven first (they can be brushed with olive oil and garlic). 
• Pour the soup into heatproof bowls, sprinkle cubes of bread or place a large slice of bread in each bowl or in a large bowl, sprinkle the cheese and gratinate under a hot grill or the oven untill golden brown. 
• Serve immediately.