French Onion Soup

Wonderful for cold chilly days--so easy to prepare, and a great hit.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 32 cups

Ingredients

• 1  onion, large fine sliced
• 2  ounces butter
• 3⁄4 pint  beef stock
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2  teaspoons cornflour
•  water, to mix

Directions

1. Melt butter in saucepan.
2. Add the onion and stir for a few minutes on medium heat (must not brown.).
3. Add the beef stock and seasoning; simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Thicken with the corn flour.
5. Serve with thick chunks of crusty bread.