French Onion Soup

Methods

• To make roux heat butter in a non-stick pan, add flour and saute, stirring continuously, till dark brown.
• Preheat oven to 200º C.
• Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add onions and saute till lightly browned. Add garlic and saute till well browned.
• Gradually add vegetable stock and mix well. Add salt and pepper powder, mix and let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• Toast the French bread slices in the preheated oven.
• Add the roux and mix well to ensure that there are no lumps.
• Pour soup into 4 soup bowls, top it with mozzarella cheese.
• Keep the bowls in the preheated oven and cook for 2-3 minutes or till cheese gratinates.
• Garnish with scallions and serve piping hot with the French bread toasts.