French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbs unsalted butter
• 2 lbs large onion
• ½ C white wine
• 6 C low sodium beef broth
• 1 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1 tbs dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 4 C cubed French bread
• ¼ C extra virgin olive oil
• 1 C shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Heat butter in a large heave-duty pot over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until the onions are well caramelized, about 30 to 40 minutes. Stir and scrape the bottom occasionally with a wooden spatula.
2. Add white wine and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
3. Add beef broth, vinegar and thyme and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and season with salt and pepper.
4. Preheat oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil and cheese. Set aside.
5. Spoon soup evenly into oven safe bowls or ramekins. Top with a handful of bread cubes.
6. Transfer bowls in the oven and bake until the croutons are golden brown and the cheese melts. Remove from oven, let cool slightly. Sprinkle some more thyme and serve.