Walkabout Onion Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 20–25 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized.

2. 2

   Add chicken broth, bouillon cube, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make white sauce: melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook 3–4 minutes until thickened.

4. 4

   Stir white sauce into the soup pot.

5. 5

   Add Velveeta cubes and stir over medium-low heat until completely melted and smooth.

6. 6

   Simmer 5 minutes more, stirring often.

7. 7

   Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded Cheddar.