French Onion Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups sliced Vidalia onions
  • 6 cups good low sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices toasted French bread
  • 1 slice provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Melt butter and oil in an 8 quart pot on medium heat, sauté onions stirring constantly until tender and translucent. DO NOT BURN.

  • Step 2:

    Add broth, sherry, thyme, salt and pepper, simmer for 30 minutes.

  • Step 3:

    Heat broiler.

  • Step 4:

    Ladle soup into oven proof bowls, place 1 slice of French bread on top, layer provolone and Parmesan cheese on top.

  • Step 5:

    Place bowls on a cookie sheet and place under broiler until cheeses are melted and bubbly.