Creamy Onion Soup

Creamy Onion Soup

4 Tablespoons butter
2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
3 cups whipping cream
salt and white pepper
Stilton Toast: French bread, 2 ounces Stilton cheese, 2 ounces
Cheddar cheese, and butter.

Toast 6 thick slices of French bread in a 300 degree oven until
crisp. Blend the Stilton with a couple Tablespoons of butter, then
spread on the toast. When ready to serve the soup, pop one of these
on top of each serving bowl and sprinkle with lots of cheddar
cheese. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onions,
cover, and cook until translucent--stirring occasionally--for about
30 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for 15 minutes. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat
and simmer to thicken slightly--about 15 minutes. Season
generously with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, top with Stilton
Toast, and run under the broiler until the cheese is melted and
brown. Serve immediately.