MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Onion Soup Categories: Soups, Vegetarian Yield: 4 Servings 5 c Onions; thinly sliced, -(don't use red onions) 6 tb Butter 1 qt Stock or water 1 tb Tamari 3 tb Dry white wine 1/2 ts Dry mustard 1 ds Thyme A few dashes white pepper 1 ts Salt; up to 2 1 sm Clove garlic; crushed, -(optional) 1 ts Honey; (optional) Takes at least 1 hour to prepare. Cook the onions (and optional garlic), lightly-salted, in the butter in a kettle. Cook them until very-but-not-too brown. (Use medium heat to cook them gradually and thoroughly.) Add mustard and thyme. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly, covered, at least 30 minutes. Serve topped with croutons and grated cheese. Make your own croutons by sautéeing diced 1" cubes of bread in garlic butter. Rye or herb breads are great for this. Spread sautéed cubes on a tray and toast for 15 minutes in a 325°F oven. Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook MMMMM