Cheesy-Onion Soup

• 2 -3 large onions (chopped or thinly sliced)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
• 4 cups half-and-half (or use 18% table cream)
• 3 cups shredded colby or 3 cups monterey jack cheese
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• grated parmesan cheese
• crouton (use as much as you like)

1. In a large saucepan saute onion and pinch cayenne pepper in butter until the onions are just lightly golden (about 12 minutes, can add in 1 teaspoon sugar to speed up the browning process).
2. Stir in flour and salt until blended.
3. Gradually add half and half cream until blended.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
6. Stir in Colby or Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
7. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and croutons.

onions, butter, cayenne pepper, flour, salt, cream, shredded colby, ground black pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-onion-soup-71681 (may not work)