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FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH GRUYERE AND HAM CROUTONS

Onions are high in vitamin C, which aids the immune system in fighting toxins.

SERVES 4

For the croutons:

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan over a low-medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, garlic and bay leaf and cook slowly, covered, for 20-25 mins until the onions are soft. Stir in the yeast extract and cook for a further 1 min. Stir in the flour and whisk in the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5-10 mins, taste and season with salt and pepper.

2. For the Gruyère and ham croutons, heat the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk and the cream. Add half the grated Gruyère cheese and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper, and mix in the cayenne pepper. Allow the sauce to cool. Cut a circle of baking paper and place on top while the sauce is cooling to prevent a skin forming.