French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Onions, sliced thin and uniform 250 g
• Butter 3 tbsp
• Oil 1 tbsp
• Salt 2 tsp or to taste
• Clear Stock 5 cups
• Kali mirch, freshly ground ¼ tsp
• Eggs 4 (optional)
• Bread slices, cut into rounds 4
• Grated cheese 4 tbsp
• Oven-proof soup bowls 4

Preparation

• Heat butter and oil together and brown the onions in it over medium heat till a rich brown.

• Add stock and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 12-15 minutes.

• Add the salt and pepper.

• Place an egg in each bowl, and pour hot soup over.

• Cover the bread round with the grated cheese and place on top of the soup.

• Place the bowls under a griller and grill till the cheese is melted a bit and a light brown, and serve.