French Onion Soup

• 34 ounce butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 lbs brown onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup water
• 4 thyme, sprigs
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped

1. Add first 3 ingredients to the slowcooker and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Add wine, brandy, stock, water and thyme and cook on high another 2 hours.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. To serve, sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

butter, olive oil, brown onions, white wine, brandy, beef stock, water, thyme, salt, pepper, italian parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-onion-soup-436676 (may not work)