Gold Onion Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter
• 6 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese