Ingredients

  • 14 cup butter
  • 5 medium size white onions, thinly sliced (about 3 lbs)
  • 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme, undiluted
  • 14 cup dry white wine
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 slices French baguettes (3/4 inch thick)
  • 6 (1 ounce) swiss cheese, slices

Method

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium high heat; add onions and cook, stirring often, 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add chicken broth and next four ingredients, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard herbs.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into 6 oven proof bowls, top with bread and cheese slices.
  • Broil, 5 1/2 inches from heat, 3 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly.