Cream of Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 large sweet onions (about 1-1/2 pounds), chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sherry, optional
• 1 tablespoon minced chives, optional