Brothy Butter Beans with Not-Quite-Caramelized Onions

Brothy Beans Soup

The beans? Brothy. The onions? Not exactly caramelized. The secret? Maple syrup. While adding a spoonful of pure maple syrup sort-of expedites the caramelizing process, it certainly enhances the soup’s overall flavor. Easy to achieve, these brothy butter beans are a winter necessity.