Name: Caramelised onion soup with cheesy floats
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 40 gram butter; 5 large onions, peeled, halved and sliced; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 1 litre quality beef stock; 2 cup water; 3/4 cup brown lentils; 1/2 french stick or similar; 1/2 cup grated tasty or mozzarella cheese

Ingredients

40 gram butter

5 large onions, peeled, halved and sliced

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 litre quality beef stock

2 cup water

3/4 cup brown lentils

1/2 french stick or similar

1/2 cup grated tasty or mozzarella cheese

Method

1.In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onions and caraway over a medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until they are soft and starting to colour – this brings out their sweetness.

2.Add the vinegar, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Add the stock and water, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

3.Rinse the lentils, add to the soup and simmer for a further 20 minutes or until the lentils are al dente. Check for seasoning.

4.To make the cheesy floats, cut the French stick into thin rounds and arrange on a lined baking tray. Top each with grated cheese, then toast under the grill for 3-4 minutes until golden and bubbling.

5.Sprinkle with seasoning or fresh herbs if desired.

Caramelising the onions gives this soup an intense, aromatic flavour. The lentils add a bit of texture but won’t make it too cloudy. The tasty little cheese floats are delicious once the soup soaks in.
Note

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