Creamy Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
3. Add the vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve the soup hot.

Interesting Facts

• Onions are a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
• Thyme has antiseptic and antifungal properties, and has been used for centuries to treat colds and respiratory ailments.
• Bay leaves are a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
• Heavy cream is a great source of calcium and Vitamin A.