Caramelised Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1 kg onion, peeled sliced into rings
• 75 g butter
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon bonox stock
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4-6 thick slices French baguettes
• 4-6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley, very finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the butter in a large pan over low heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft, translucent and lightly browned, stirring often.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and continue stirring until the onions are deep brown in colour. This may take around 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour and cook for 3 minutes. Add water and Bonox and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Top each slice of the baguette with a tablespoon of parmesan cheese. Toast baguette under a hot grill until golden brown.

5. 5

   Serve baguette on top of the soup, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.