Onion Soup

• 1/3 None baguette, cut into cubes
• 4 tbsp oil
• 4 strips bacon
• 2 None Spanish onions, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 4 1/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• None None Paprika, to taste
• 1 oz Gruyere, grated
• None None Fresh thyme, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 400u0b0F. Place the bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp oil. Bake for 8 mins, until golden brown.
2. Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan and saute the onions over medium heat for 3 mins. Sprinkle with the sugar and season to taste. Add the stock and dried thyme, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 mins. Add paprika and season to taste.
4. Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into 4 broiler-safe bowls. Lay the bread slices on top and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil for 3-4 mins, until the cheese is golden and melted. Top with the bacon and garnish with fresh thyme.

baguette, oil, bacon, onions, sugar, vegetable stock, thyme, paprika, gruyuere, fresh thyme

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