French Onion Soup with Red Wine and Herbs

Submitted By:
CreativeCooks


No. of Servings:
4 Preparation time:
15min(s) Course:
Starter Cooking time:
1hr(s) 45min(s) Cooking Instructions:
Heat the butter on the hob in a in a heavy-based pan. Add the garlic, molasses and sliced onions. Cook over a low heat stirring regularly for 30-40 minutes or until the onions are soft and caramelised.

Pre-heat oven to 150°C.

Add the pouch of Merlot & Fine Herb wine reduction, beef stock, Worcester sauce and bouquet garni to the pan. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 20-30 minutes.

Remove the bouquet garni and season the soup to taste.

Place the French bread into the bottom of 4 ovenproof soup bowls (or one large ovenproof bowl to serve at the table). Ladle the soup on top of the bread, ensuring the stock and onions are distributed evenly. Sprinkle the grated Gruyere cheese on top and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Season with salt and pepper, pour the olive oil on top and serve.