French Onion Soup

French onion soup is one of America's most popular "restaurant soups," but with this easy recipe you can make it at home anytime you want.

Ingredients:
-4 large yellow onions, cut in large dice
-1/2 stick unsalted butter
-1 tbsp sherry vinegar
-1/4 cup dry sherry wine
-2 sprigs fresh thyme
-1/2 tsp salt
-fresh ground black pepper to taste
-1 bay leaf
-3 cups high-quality beef broth
-3 cups high-quality chicken broth
-1 cup water

For the topping:
-toasted French bread
-8 oz shredded Swiss cheese

Directions:
-In a large soup pot, melt the butter over med-low heat. Add the onions and salt; slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden-brown - about 30 minutes.
-Add the vinegar and sherry; cook for 5 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for one hour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into heatproof bowls, or crocks, and top with a piece of toasted bread (cut to fit top of bowl).
-Cover with the cheese, and place under a preheated broiler until the cheese melts and begins to brown.