Cheesy Onion Soup (EASY)

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Plan Z Phase: This is a Z3.5(ZReboot3.5) recipe.
This is a SUPERFAST soup to get a meal on the table in record time. This should only take you about 20 minutes. Serve with a piece of protein or do what I did and serve it with a few pieces of crispy bacon. I also made a few homemade garlic croutons to put on top. It tastes like an onion soup, just cheesy.
Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 Tbl butter
- 2 Tbl all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp grated sea salt (or to taste)
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups of half & half
- 2 cups of whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used 1 cup of cheddar and 1 cup of Colby Jack.)
- Tabasco or other hot sauce optional.
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter on medium-high until it begins to caramelize. Just when it starts to brown, add the flour, sea salt, and pepper until blended. Gradually add the half & half and the whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes or until it begins to thicken.
Stir in cheese until melted. If the soup gets too thick you can always add a bit more half & half or some broth from the fridge. Stir it in and heat.
You are ready to serve. Add a bit of hot sauce for zip if you want.
Enjoy!
Cheers,

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