French Onion Soup

Start cooking opens one step at a time with read-aloud and hands-free voice control — “next”, “repeat”, “how much salt”, “timer 10 minutes”.

1. 1Melt the butterMelt the butter with the oil in a large heavy-based pan. Tip in the onion and fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft.
2. 2Sprinkle in the sugar and let it cook for 20 mins more, stirring frequently, until caramelised. The onions should be really golden, full of flavour and soft when pinched between your fingers.
3. 3Take care towards the end to ensure that they don’t burn.
4. 4Add the garlic for the final few mins of the onions’ cooking time, then sprinkle in the flour and stir well.
5. 5Increase the heat and keep stirring as you gradually add the wine, followed by the hot stock. Cover and let it simmer for 15-20 mins.
6. 6To serve, turn on the grill, and toast the bread. Ladle the soup into heatproof bowls. Put a slice the or two of toast on top of the bowls of soup, and pile on the cheese. Grill until melted.
7. 7ServeAlternatively, you can complete the toasts under the grill, then serve them on top.