White Onion Soup with Cider and Cheddar
Ingredients
500g sliced large onions
400ml chicken stock
450ml sweet cider
100g Lactofree spreadable
150ml Lactofree cream
10g picked thyme leaf
6g salt
12g sugar
3 slices baguette per portion + a garlic clove
100g Lactofree cheddar cheese (grated)
4g chopped chives
Method
1. Place a pan onto a medium heat and add the spreadable. Once melted add the onions along with the thyme sugar and salt. Cook this on the same heat stirring now and again until lightly caramelised and golden after approx. 15-20 mins
2. Add the stock and cider, bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, then add the cream and puree until smooth, just before serving add the chives
3. Toast the baguette until golden then rub with garlic and cover in the cheese and toast until golden, place this on top of your soup.
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