Intoxicating Onion Soup

This is a delicious onion soup that uses red wine for liquid - but don't worry, despite its title you'll only be drunk on happiness! This is delicious served with garlic bread. The salt can be reduced, and the wine should have a 0 or 1 sugar code.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 8 onions, chopped
• 20 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 cups red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter or margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions become caramelized. Add the garlic, thyme, salt, brown sugar and 2 cups red wine.

Step 2

Stir well, bring to a boil and continue to heat until soup has reduced by half. Add the remaining 2 cups red wine and the parsley. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.