Shelly's Recipe

SWISS ONION SOUP

Category: Soups

2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup butter
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
2 tbsp dry mustard
2 to 3 tsp dried sage, crushed
1/4 cup dry sherry
6 cups chicken broth and/or beef broth
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
Salt and pepper
Croutons
Swiss cheese slices
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large Dutch oven, cook onions in the 1/3 cup butter till onions turn a dark golden brown. Add garlic, mustard and sage. Stir in sherry. Add broth.

In a medium saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir the mixture till light brown. Stir flour mixture into onion mixture. Stir in cream. Bring to boiling. Cook for 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve soup topped with croutons, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Serves 8 to 10