Garlic and Onion Soup

Garlic and Onion Soup

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: around 50 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 large onions
• 50g butter
• 2tbsp (level) maida
• 2 litres vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 eggs yolks
• 1tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Thinly slice the garlic and onions. Melt the butter in a pan, then add the garlic and onions. Cook for 10 minutes to until golden.
2. Stir in the maida and cook for 1 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, pour in the stock, then return to a medium heat and bring to the boil, stirrings all the time. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
3. Beat egg yolks with vinegar. Mix with a little hot soup, then stir into rest of soup. Cook over a low heat, stirrings, until the soup thichens slightly. Do not let it boil. Season with salt and pepper.