French onion soup

I think the umami flavors work very well. A simpler presentation is to sprinkle the cheese directly on top of the soup. You can still finish by browning the cheese in the broiler or with a kitchen torch.

Maybe caramelise onions for more flavour

3 stock cubes not 2 Add salt and pepper at the end

Love Fench onion soup, I do leave out the wine, though and I add a nice amount of black pepper, too. I do my bread on an oiled tray to crisp up the bottom, then add the cheeses and melt and brown off the top. It them sits a little longer before taking on all the soup.