Onion Soup
2 cups finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings 4 cups rice water or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon caramel 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Cook onions and butter or drippings in covered saucepan, shaking pan often. When onions are tender add to rice water or stock; boil 5 minutes; add salt, pepper, paprika, caramel and chopped parsley. Serve with croutons.