French Onion Soup

The basis of this soup is caramelised onion, plus (usually) beef stock. It can be made with chicken stock, as in this case. The onion was caramelised with carrot along with a whole chicken. The onion and carrot were transferred to a pot, and water and chicken stock were added. After twenty minutes simmering, the onions and carrot were mashed. After another 30-40 minutes at a low heat, the contents of the pot were thoroughly blended. Half a teaspoonful of white pepper was stirred in. No sugar needs to be added to this version of the dish.

French Onion Soup