Old-Fashioned Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the flour and stir to coat the onions. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the thyme and Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great way to use up stale bread, as it can be served with toasted slices of bread.
• Onion soup is believed to have originated in ancient Rome.
• It is a popular comfort food in many countries, including the United States.