French Red Onion Soup, with a side of Garlic Butter & Parsley Beer Battered Onion Rings, for dipping Garlic Butter and Parsley Flatbread Biscuits.

French Red Onion Soup, with a side of Garlic Butter & Parsley Beer Battered Onion Rings.

And for dipping Garlic Butter and Parsley Flatbread Biscuits.

Ingredients:

- 4 red onions, sliced

- 4 tbsp butter

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1.5ltr or 6 cups beef or vegetable broth

- 250ml or 1 cup red wine

- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

- 1 tsp sugar

- Small handful chopped cabbage

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Flat Breads, the thicker the better

- Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic and cook until caramelized.

2. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth, red wine, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the Broiler/Grill Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of baguette and a generous amount of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

4. Place the bowls under the Broiler/Grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

For the Beer Battered Onion Rings with Garlic Parsley Butter, you will need:

Ingredients:

- 2 large onions, sliced into rings

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1 cup beer

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Oil for frying

For the Garlic Parsley Butter:

- 2 tblsp butter, melted

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, beer, salt, and pepper until smooth. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F (190°C).

3. Dip the onion rings into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Heat until the garlic is fragrant.

5. Toss the fried onion rings in the garlic parsley butter before serving.

Enjoy your delicious French Red Onion soup and Beer Battered Onion Rings with Garlic Parsley Butter!

With Dipping Garlic Butter and Parsley Flatbreads.