Onion Soup

[Lefty 200 Drams]

Just made some from a James Martin recipe (he doesn't call it French Onion).

Really simple:

Saute 5 onions and some garlic till very well coloured
add 300ml of red wine and some beef stock
simmer
add 100ml of balsamic vinegar and 50ml of brandy and season with s&p
simmer a bit moren
serve with chopped parsley and cheesey-toasty things

It's pretty good but next time I think i'll use less balsamic...


What's the difference between this and french onion then?

[Pothole]

nothing, French is just added to make it sound 'exotic'. Unless you actually use French onions it should really only be called French style anyway!

[Huntsman]

100ml of Balsamic does sound a lot!

[bazking69]

I was thinking the same! It's potent stuff!