Creole Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs yellow onions, julienned
4 ounces unsalted butter
2 ounces all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart milk
2 bay leaves
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 ounces white wine
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon white pepper, fresh ground

Preparation

In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the flour and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly. (Be careful not to burn the flour).
Add the chicken stock, milk and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
Reduce down to medium heat and remove both bay leaves.
Add the white wine, bring to a boil and stir on low speed with a hand mixer.
While mixing, slowly add the cheddar cheese until dissolved.
Reduce to low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in a bowl with croutons, if desired.