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FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH GRUYÈRE AND HAM CROUTONS
Onions are high in vitamin C, which aids the immune system in fighting toxins.
SERVES 4
✣30g (1oz) unsalted butter
✣2tbsp olive oil
✣4 large white onions, thinly sliced
✣1tsp chopped thyme leaves
✣2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
✣1 bay leaf
✣1tbsp yeast extract
✣30g (1oz) plain flour
✣1ltr (1.75pt) beef stock
✣Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the croutons:
✣10g (¼oz) unsalted butter
✣10g (¼oz) plain flour
✣100ml (3½fl oz) whole milk
✣100ml (3½fl oz) double cream
✣150g (5½oz) Gruyère cheese, grated
✣Pinch of cayenne pepper
✣ ½ thin baguette, cut into
5mm (¼in) thin slices
✣2tbsp Dijon mustard
✣ 2tbsp mayonnaise
✣2 slices of Bayonne ham, torn into small pieces
1 Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over a low-medium heat. Add the onions,
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