Onion Sauce (Sauce Soubise) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb onion, thinly sliced (or finely chopped)
2 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 ounce cream

Preparation

Melt the butter over a gentle heat.
Add the onions and cook in a covered saucepan over a low heat until really soft but not browned.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in the flour, add the milk and simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
This sauce keeps for 3-4 days covered in the fridge.
Variation: Onion and Mint Sauce.
Add 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped mint to the Onion Sauce before serving.