Golden Onion Soup, with Cheese and Bread

GOLDEN ONION SOUP
2 pounds sweet onions
3 tbs unsalted butter
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups chicken broth
Black pepper or Hot pepper, to taste
4 slices French bread, lightly toasted
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Cut onions in half, then thinly slice. In a pot, heat butter. Add onions and stir to coat. Cover and cook 10 min. Add sugar and cook uncovered 6 more min. or until onions are golden. Add wine and cook 1 min. Add broth and 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook 5 min. 
HEAT BROILER. Place 4 ovenproof bowls on a baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls, stirring in pepper or hot sauce. Top each with toasted bread, sprinkle cheese over bread. Broil 4 min. or until cheese melts. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.*
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Category:Cathy's Recipes