The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

138. INGREDIENTS.--6 large onions, 2 oz. of butter, salt and pepper to

taste, 1/4 pint of cream, 1 quart of stock No. 105. _Mode_.--Chop the onions, put them in the butter, stir them occasionally, but do not let them brown. When tender, put the stock to them, and season; strain the soup, and add the boiling cream. _Time_.--1-1/2 hour. _Average cost_, 1s. per quart. _Seasonable_ in winter. _Sufficient_ for 4 persons. CHEAP ONION SOUP.