Onion & Beer Soup

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 4 cups sliced onions (about 4 medium)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup dark beer
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices crusty bread, toasted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups grated gruyere cheese

Heat oil; add onions& sugar, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20- 25 minutes or until the onions are slightly coloured.
Sprinkle flour over onions& stir in.
Slowly add the beer, pour in chicken stock and season to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Place toast slices in ovenproof soup bowls.
Pour broth into each bowl, sprinkle with some parsley& top with grated cheese.
Place under broiler for a couple of minutes to melt cheese

 

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