French Onion Soup
2-3 large yellow onions, peeled, sliced
2 T Vegetable oil, margarine
Vegetable Stock
Worcestershire Sauce or Soy
Salt, Pepper, Thyme, Rosemary, & Sugar (if not using
sweet onions)
1-2 T barley flour
water
Whole Wheat French bread
Cheese (white)
Caramelize onions in a pan of oil over heat. Add sugar, barley flour, then de-glaze pan with broth and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer soup to a pot. Add the spices and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for one half hour. Taste. If you need more seasoning add to your taste.
Toast a slice of french bread. Ladle soup into a ramekin or oven safe bowl. Place french bread on the surface and sprinkle cheese. Place ramekin on a baking sheet or pan, broil until cheese is melted. Sprinkle parsley for garnish. Serve. Enjoy.