Carrots And Pearl Onions

• 3 cups water
• 1/2 pound fresh pearl onions, peeled
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel.
2. In the same pan, cook onions in butter and 3/4 teaspoon sugar over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
3. Add the carrots, bacon, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
4. Uncover; return to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Discard bay leaf. Serve with a slotted spoon.

water, pearl onions, butter, sugar, carrots, bacon, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/carrots-and-pearl-onions/ (may not work)