Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cups sliced onions

• 5 cups beef broth

• 2 tablespoons dry sherry

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

• 4 slices French bread

• 4 slices provolone cheese

• 2 slices Swiss cheese, diced

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Gather all ingredients.
• Melt butter with olive oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add onions to butter and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
• Add beef broth, sherry, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven's broiler.
• 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 a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve hot and enjoy!