French Onion Soup...!!!

                                    

French Onion Soup is one of the classic soup. It has been popular atleast as far back as Roman times.

It has a very rich flavour as caramelized onions are used .On the other hand the cheese thickens the broth (either chicken/veg/water) while the mustard paste imparts a heady pungent flavour.
Generally it is served with cheese croutons or cheese toppings. This soup is delectable simply.


Here is the recipe:


Ingredients:

• Butter: 2 tbsp.
• Onion: 1 cup(thinly sliced)
• Cheese: 5 tbsp.(Grated) ,Preferable processed cheese.
• Mustard Paste:1 tbsp.
• Salt :To taste.

• For serving: Cheese/Fried Croutons.

Process:

How to make  Fried Croutons:

• Take two slices of stale bread and remove the crust from the sides and toast them with little butter until they are golden brown from both sides.
• Cut in equal size small cubes.

How to make Cheese Croutons:

• Place the bread slices on a baking tray and bake in a pre heated oven at 200 degree centigrade or 400  degree F or till they turn golden brown in color( for about 7-8 mins).
• Then sprinkle 2 tbsp. of cheese evenly on each slice and bake them again in a preheated oven for at 200 degree C or 400 degree F for 10-12 mins or till the cheese melts.
• Serve melts.

French Onion Soup:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan and add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till then turn dark brown in color.
• Add 5 cups of water ,3 tbsp of cheese ,mustard paste and salt and mix well.
• Bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• Just before serving, pour equal quantities of soup in soup bowls and place a cheese/fried croutons in the centre of each bowl.
• Serve immediately.

                                                 Enjoy Your food..!!