Onion soup

Preperation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves: 4

Recipe Ingredients

4 large white onions, sliced into thin rings;
3 garlic cloves, chopped;
50g diced pancetta;
850ml chicken stock;
1 tbsp olive oil;
4 slices ciabatta (or french stick);
50g butter;
75g gruyere or cheddar cheese;
salt and pepper

Recipe Method

Dry fry the pancetta for 3 mins. set aside.

Heat the oil and cook the onions and garlic until lightly caramelized.

Add stock and bring to the boil. Cover, and leave to simmer for 10 mins.

Toast the bread on both sides. Spread with the butter and sprinkle the cheese ontop. Cut into smaller chunks.

Add the cooked pancetta to the soup and season with the salt and pepper.

Serve the soup with the toasted bread on top.