Favorite French Onion Soup

• 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup sherry or beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
• 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
• 6 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
• 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

1. In a Dutch oven, saute the onions, sugar, thyme, herbes de provence, salt and pepper in oil; cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
2. Add sherry and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Place bread slices on an ungreased
4. . Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
5. Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a slice of toast; sprinkle with cheese. Place bowls on a
6. . Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is golden.

sweet onion, onion, red onion, sugar, thyme, herbes, salt, pepper, olive oil, sherry, red wine, beef broth, bread, gruyere

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-french-onion-soup/ (may not work)