2poundsYellow Onionschopped (2 very large or 3 regular)
1sprigRosemary
2sprigsThyme
1sprigSage
32ouncesChicken Brothor 2 cans
⅓cupHalf n Half*
¼teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
¾teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsFresh Chivesor dried
Instructions
Chop the onions.
Heat a large pan, or dutch oven, or medium heat.
Add the olive oil and butter to the heated pan. Melt the butter.
Add the chopped onions and stir. cook the onions over medium to medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes. You want the onions soft but not real brown. Lightly brown is fine.
When the onions have softened, add teh salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for a minute or two.
Add the chicken broth, along with the rosemary, thyme, and sage that have been bundled together and tied. Simmer and cook the soup another 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the herbs and use an immersion blender to cream the onions. A few small pieces of onion left behind is okay.
Add the half 'n half. Stir well and heat through. Sample the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the Cream of Onion Soup with chopped fresh or dried chives on top.
Notes
*Whole milk would probably also work, but I have not tried it. I have used evaporated milk, and it works as an excellent replacement for half 'n half. Remember, evaporated milk, not sweetened condensed milk!.