Loooozeeana Spicy Caramelized Onion Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, to taste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups cooked smoked chicken (can substitute bbq-flavored tofu)
• 1/4 cup dry wine
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup gruyere cheese or 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 note: cajun seasoning is easy to prepare at home and there are several good recipes on this site. as a suggestion this is one i like: cajun style oven fries (omit the oil.).
• 2 in a medium stock pot cook the onions in hot oil until onions are tender and softened, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 3 add the cajun seasoning and sprinkle the brown sugar onto the onions. cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are golden.
• 4 stir in the flour, cook for 1 minute more, breaking up any lumps.
• 5 stir in the broth, chicken (or tofu), wine and black pepper. cook and stir soup until heated through.
• 6 taste and adjust seasoing if necessary. top each serving with cheese and parsley.