So-Easy-Yet-Delicious Onion Soup

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup Madeira wine or additional beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Add broth, wine, basil, ground pepper, oregano, thyme and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to about 6 cups, 20-30 minutes.
3. Place bread on a
4. . Broil 4 in. from heat or until toasted, about 2 minutes on each. Sprinkle with cheeses; broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Ladle soup into bowls; top each with a cheese toast. Serve immediately.

butter, canola oil, red onions, garlic, beef broth, madeira wine, basil, ground pepper, oregano, thyme, red pepper, italian bread, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/so-easy-yet-delicious-onion-soup/ (may not work)