The Tower's Homemade French Onion Soup
alt.fan.john-denver/Bob Erwin (1998)

Emily posted this recipe for French Onion Soup from The Tower Magic Restaurant and Bar in SNowmass at Aspen. The restaurant was owned by John Denver, I can tell you this is a delicious soup on a cold winter night.

We used a large crock pot to simmer the soup.

Recipe from Michael P. Shore
The Tower Restaurant
Aspen, Colorado

One dozen sliced onions
3 tsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. Worchestershire

Sautee the above ingredients in a heavy saucepan, slowly, until the onions are golden brown. Add 2 quarts of beef stock or consummee to the onion mixture. Simmer on low heat for six hours, then add 1/4 cup white wine.

Serve with croutons and top with Monterey Jack or Grated Parmesan cheese.