Classic Onion Soup

Total Time: 47 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 27 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 large yellow onions, sliced (about 9 to 11 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1/2 cup brandy (optional)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 french baguette, sliced and toasted
• grated romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a large saucepan that holds at least 4 quarts.
• 2 add onions and cook over medium heat 12 minutes,or until tender and golden. stir often.
• 3 add sugar and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• 4 add broth; cover and bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes.
• 5 if desired, add brandy; cook 2 minutes longer.
• 6 season with salt and pepper.
• 7 to serve, ladle soup into a bowl; float toast on soup. sprinkle with cheese.