Easy Onion Soup

Serving Size : 4

Ingredients

• 4 large red onions

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 ½ litres beef stock

• 2 cups water

• ¼ cup port

• 1 teaspoon flaky salt

• Ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons cornflour
  

Method

1. Peel the onions and cut in half lengthwise then slice into wedges as if you were cutting an orange

2. Put the sliced onions, butter, red wine vinegar and brown sugar in a large microwave friendly bowl

3. Cover and cook on full power for 5 minutes

4. Transfer to a large pot and cook on medium heat for a further 10 minutes

5. Add stock, water and port and simmer for another 15 minutes

6. Season with the salt and pepper

7. Combine the cornflour with a little water and gently stir into the soup allowing it to simmer for a further 5 minutes to thicken