Perhaps the first thing every tourist in France should eat. This is not just a dish, but a small perfection in a plate. It is even hard to believe that onion soup is so easy to make.
The French claim that the recipe for the dish was invented by Louis XV himself. The king got hungry while hunting, and in the forest house there was nothing but onions, butter and wine. After frying the onions until golden brown, he sautéed them in wine until they turned into soup.
Today, you can try the same dish in the best restaurants in Paris (don’t worry if you came to eat with children – wine is not always added). It is often sprinkled with a thick layer of cheese, and served with a piece of baguette or croutons. This is an amazingly simple, but such a delicious dish that you should definitely eat at least once in your life.
Onion soup in France is even sold in cans. Not as tasty as those in snack bars or restaurants, but this product makes a great gastronomic souvenir.
