Onion Soup

Ingredients

4 large onions peeled and sliced

1/4 cup butter

8 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon white wine

3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dry

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 baguette

3 cups cheese

6 Tablespoons parmesan cheese

Preparation

1- Cook onions slice stirring over low heat in melted butter (with sugar if using) until golden, about 30-45 minutes.

2- Add wine, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and worcestershire. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf and thyme and discard.

3- Meanwhile, slice bread and brush with olive oil. Broil 2 minutes per side or until golden.

4- Add 2 slices of bread in each soup  bowl. Divide cheeses over bowls and broil until golden and bubbly.

H.Z