French Onion Soup

This recipe is so easy and so good. Tim had never had French Onions soup and loved it.

Ingredients:

4 large yellow onions, cut in thick 1/2 inch slices
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine such as pinoit grigio
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh cracked black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 cups beef broth


FOR TOPPING THE SOUP:
toasted French bread
8 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, or other Swiss cheese

Directions:

In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt the butter over med-low heat. Add the onions and salt; slowly saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden-brown (about 30 minutes).

Add the wine and beef broth; bring to a boil, and then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for one hour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into heatproof bowls, or crocks, and top with a piece of toasted french bread (cut to fit top of bowl).

Cover with the cheese, and place under a preheated broiler until the cheese melts and begins to brown. Only takes a minute or two so watch it.

Serve hot.