French Onion Soup

This soup is rich and flavorful! Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the onions if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cups sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 slices French bread, cut into
• 1-inch cubes
• 4 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, pepper and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Stir in wine and Worcestershire and cook for an additional minute. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Place bread evenly on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes or until toasted, turning after 1 minute. Divide bread and soup evenly among oven-proof serving bowls; top each with a slice of cheese. Broil for additional 3 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

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