Classic Onion Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 large yellow onions (about 9 to 11 ounces each), sliced 

• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2 quarts chicken broth

• 1/2 cup brandy (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1/2 baguette French bread, sliced, toasted

• Grated Romano cheese


Directions:

1. Melt butter in large saucepan that holds at least 4 quarts. Add onions; cook over medium heat 12 minutes, or until tender and golden. Stir often.
2. Add sugar and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes.
3. If desired, add brandy; cook 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
4. To serve, ladle soup into bowl; float toast on soup. Sprinkle with cheese.


Makes 6 servings.