These are all part of the allium family. Maybe not your favorites but for centuries has been hailed for their health-giving-properties. And the stronger their smell the stronger their healing powers. Being used as a food onions, garlic & ginger can be found as the most basic seasoning. As a remedy today they are known for their anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, and immune building properties. In the past you may have been given one of these super foods for anything from weakness and stomach disorders to heart disease. In-fact science is now confirming what history has taught us, adding plenty of onions, garlic & ginger to our diet will help to heal us and to keep us well. As with most things too much of a good thing is not so good anymore but with this group of foods it is pretty hard to eat too much. Why not have a bowl of Red-Onion Soup to build up your immune system to keep you strong and healthy through the rest of this winter season.
Red-Onion Soup
5 large red onion (about 3 pounds)
4 TBS. olive oil
sea salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup red wine
5 cups of vegetable stock ( water works fine if you don't have stock)
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/3 cup grated swiss cheese or soy cheese
Slice onions into half rounds. Heat oil in a large pot; add onions, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the wine and cook for 5 more minutes at a boil. Add the stock and thyme and cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if needed then serve with a sprinkling of cheese. Enjoy!
(Excerpts from Trish’s Dishes Copy Right 2009)
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