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Classic Sweet Onion Soup

Onion soup is the perfect compliment to a sandwich, salad or light meal and the addition of RealSweet onions makes it that much sweeter.

Ingredients:

• 4 large RealSweet onions (about 9-11 oz. each), sliced
• 6 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 quarts reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup brandy (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 baguette French bread, sliced, toasted
• Grated Romano cheese

How to Prepare It:

Melt butter in large saucepan that holds at least 4 quarts. Add onions and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, or until tender and golden. Stir often. Add sugar and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes. If desired, add brandy and cook 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

To serve, ladle soup into bowl. Float toast on top of soup and sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 6 servings.