Ingredients

olive oil

2 large red onions, thinly sliced

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

1/4 cupdry white wine or extra dry vermouth

2 2/3 cups no salt added beef broth

2 cups water

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

croutons

gruyere, comte, or swiss cheese

Preparation

Saute onions in olive oil until tender. Stir in sugar, salt & pepper. Cook 20 minutes. Transfer to crock pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except croutons & cheese. Cover & cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Can also be cooked on stove top. Simmer 2-3 hours.

Preheat oven to broil. Ladle soup into oven proof bowls, top with croutons & cheese. Broil till browned.