STARTERS
Onion soup (Soupe à l’oignon)
In all Paris bistros you’ll find onion soup on the menu,
and especially in the touristic areas. Onion soup is made by
browning sliced onions, adding water, then leaving to simmer
before adding cheese and croutons. The soup is then poured
into bowls and heated in the oven for a few minutes. It is
served hot as a starter. In Paris, onion soup in the time of
Balzac was served for dinner in the cafés and brasseries
after the theatre show or opera.
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