my book<\/a>, available in all fine bookstores)
\nHalf a clove of garlic
\n80g stichelton or stilton cheese
\nSalt and pepper<\/p>\n– Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat, and add the onions and thyme. Season with salt and pepper and cook over a medium-low heat, stirring regularly, for 60-90 minutes until soft and caramelised.<\/p>\n
– Stir in the flour, then the brandy, and simmer over a medium heat for a minute or two, then add the stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3o minutes.<\/p>\n
– Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high. Halve and lightly toast the muffins, rub with garlic, then top with the cheese.<\/p>\n
– Decant the soup into sturdy bowls and sit the muffins in them. Pop under the grill for 3 minutes. Eat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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