Onion Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Saute the onions with the salt pork and season with pepper until the onions are golden, but not dark.
2. 2
   Put the onion mixture into a saucepan and add the stock and thyme.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring on occasion.
4. 4
   Grate the cheese and add it to the soup after about 15 minutes of simmering.
5. 5
   Ten minutes before taking the soup off the heat, add a glass of wine or beer. Serve with croutons.
6. 6
   This is a quick soup that smells wonderful while it is simmering and is a way to use up ends of cheese and some wine or beer.