Red Onion Soup

Directions

In a kettle cook the onions with the bay leaf in the butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until they are golden.

Add the white wine and the sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, and boil it, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Add the broth, the bitters, and salt and pepper to taste, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer it for 2 minutes.

Discard th bay leaf, divide the soup between 2 heated bowls, and sprinkle it with the Parmesan.