Constantia Glen’s elegantBordeaux-style reds and selection of delicious homemade soups fit like a glove.Herewith a soul-warming pairing with a classic French onion soup recipe.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Keyword: French Onion Soup, French Onion Soup With Red Wine
Servings: 6
Ingredients
3tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
1,5kgwhite onionsthinly sliced
1teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonssugar
2litres homemade beef stock or good quality bought stock
1cupred wine or sherry
French baguette slices
2cupsgrated Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Heat a heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add the butter and oil.
Stir in the onions, cover and cook slowly for ± 15 minutes until translucent. Add the salt and sugar and stir. Increase to medium high heat.
Cook for 25 minutes, stirring frequently until dark brown in colour.
Remove from the heat and add the stock. Bring to a simmer and add the wine.
Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
Taste for seasoning. Prepare melted gruyere toast and serve with the soup.