Recipe: French Onion Soup

Instructions

1. Slice the onions into thin half rings.
2. Melt the butter in a large, heavy based pot and add the garlic and onions.
3. Cook on a med low heat for around 40mins to an hour, or until very soft and caramelised. You will need to stir the onions often and use a wooden spoon to scrape and brown crusty bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Add the wine and cook until the wine has almost disappeared.
5. Add the thyme and the stock and cook until somewhat reduced and slightly thickened.
6. Season with pepper to taste.