Gold Onion Soup

A wonderful change from the usual "French Onion." The taste will vary with different kinds of wine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 8 cups water
• 6 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups dry white wine
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and thyme, season with pepper. Cover and cook until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cook until they are brown and caramelized, another 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add flour to onions and stir until browned, scraping bottom of pan for about 5 minutes. Mix in water, wine, soy sauce, and honey. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 hours. Add shredded Swiss cheese, stir till melted. Serve with French bread.