GOLD ONION SOUP

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

Provided by Mary Turk

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Onion Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 1111.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g