Lighter French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 150ml dry white wine
• 1 litre beef stock
• 4 slices wholegrain baguette
• 60g reduced-fat Gruyère, grated
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter in a large pot. Add onions and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelised.

2. 2

   Add garlic and thyme, cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in flour, then add wine. Cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add stock, bring to a boil, simmer 10 minutes. Season.

5. 5

   Ladle into oven-safe bowls. Top with baguette and cheese.

6. 6

   Grill for 3–4 minutes until cheese is bubbling.