Onion and Bacon Soup with Cheese Toast

A deep savoury onion soup topped with bacon and a golden cheese-topped toast for dunking.

SHOPPING LIST

• onion4
• smoked bacon200g
• beef stock cube2
• plain flour1 tbsp
• butter30g
• olive oil1 tbsp
• dried thyme1 tsp
• baguette1
• cheddar100g
• salt1 tsp
• pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Slice the onions thinly and cut the bacon into strips.
2. 2Heat the oil and butter in a large pan and cook the bacon until crisp, then lift out.
3. 3Add the onions to the pan and cook gently for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
4. 4Stir in the flour and thyme, then crumble in the stock cubes and add 1.2 litres of water.
5. 5Simmer for 15 minutes, then stir the bacon back in and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Slice the baguette, top with grated cheddar and grill until bubbling.
7. 7Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with the cheese toasts alongside.

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