rich and simple french onion soup

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Servs: 4  Prep: 15m  Cook: 50m  

"We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation."

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•   2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
•   1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup unsalted butter
•   4 slices provolone cheese 4 slices provolone cheese
•   1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
•   2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional) 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
•   1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•   2 slices Swiss cheese, diced 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
•   salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste
•   4 slices French bread 4 slices French bread
•   4 cups sliced onions 4 cups sliced onions
•   4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

Instructions

1. 1. Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
   2. Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
   3. Heat the oven broiler.
   4. Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

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Sean Shadmand February 13

I LOVE French onion soup. This one looks awsome! Wouldn't mind seeing a picture of your fabulous creation if you get a chance!

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