French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 medium-size white onions, thinly sliced (about 3 pounds)
• 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth
• 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef consommé, undiluted
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 6 (3/4-inch-thick) French baguette slices
• 6 (1-ounce) Swiss cheese slices

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onions, and cook, stirring often, 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Remove and discard herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Ladle into 6 ovenproof bowls; top with bread and cheese slices. Broil, 5 1/2 inches from heat, 3 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.