French Onion Soup

Method

1. To make roux heat butter in a non-stick pan, add flour and saute, stirring continuously, till dark brown.
2. Preheat oven to 200º C.
3. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add onions and saute till lightly browned. Add garlic and saute till well browned.
4. Gradually add vegetable stock and mix well. Add salt and pepper powder, mix and let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
5. Toast the French bread slices in the preheated oven.
6. Add the roux and mix well to ensure that there are no lumps.
7. Pour soup into 4 soup bowls, top it with mozzarella cheese.
8. Keep the bowls in the preheated oven and cook for 2-3 minutes or till cheese gratinates.
9. Garnish with scallions and serve piping hot with the French bread toasts.

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