1.   In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot butter or margarine until tender.

2.   In a large pot, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat a few minutes, stirring often, until onion is soft.

3.   In a large pot, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onion is soft.

4.   Water In a skillet in hot oil, cook onion and garlic until onion is transparent.