American Onion Soup

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoon butter or margarine
3 jumbo onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons flour
6 cups low-fat chicken broth, divided
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup dry sherry wine
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Cooking Directions:

1) In a soup pot, melt butter.
2) Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until golden brown.
3) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4) In a shaker, mix flour and 3/4 cup of chicken broth.
5) Add flour mixture to the soup pot along with the remaining chicken broth.
6) Add thyme and white pepper.
7) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until onions are very tender.
8) Add sherry and add salt and pepper to taste.

Kitchen Tip:

If desired, spoon soup into individual ovenproof bowls. Top with a piece of French bread and sprinkle with freshly grate Parmesan cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese melts.