Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions
• halved and sliced
• 55g/2oz butter
• pinch nutmeg
• 75ml/3fl oz white wine
• splash double cream
• 200ml/7fl oz hot water
• handful fresh chives
• chopped
• 2 slices french bread
• toasted
• handful cheddar cheese
• grated

Directions

• Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and butter to the saucepan and fry for 4-5 minutes to soften.Add a pinch of nutmeg and cook for a further two minutes.
• Add the wine
• cream and water to the saucepan and whisk to mix well. Heat to a simmer and cook for a further ten minutes
• then add the chives.
• Meanwhile
• for the croûtons
• place the cheese on top of the toast and place under the gril
• to cook for 1-2 minutes or
• l until bubbling.
• To serve
• pour the soup into a serving bowl and top with the croûtons.