Wild Rice and Onion Soup The combination of onions and wild rice will leave your taste buds wanting more. Wild rice's texture complements the onions perfectly. 4 ½ lb onions, sliced thin 1/3 cup butter ¼ cup sugar, optional 3 1/3 pints beef broth 3 1/3 cup California Wild Rice, cooked 2 Tablespoons port wine 30 French baguette slices, lightly toasted 2 2/3 cups grated Gruyere of Swiss cheese   Salt and pepper to taste

Directions Sauté onions in butter over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring frequently. If desired, sprinkle with sugar. Caramelize approximately 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the broth; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Add remaining rice; simmer 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in wine. Top each serving with 3 bread slices; sprinkle with cheese. Run under grill to melt cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 10 servings. Compliments of California Wild Rice Advisory Board :: www.cawildrice.com