Onion Soup

Another cold weather favorite, French onion soup is an easy recipe. 

4 white onions, sliced
12 oz. dry sherry
1/2 gallon beef stock
2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tbsp. black pepper

Place all ingredients in a stock pot and bring to a boil.  Let simmer 30 minutes.
I like the soup as it is but you can also make a gratinee.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Ladle soup into individual crock suitable to be placed in oven.
Place crocks on a cookie pan.
Top with garlic and parmesan flavored croutons and either swiss or provolone cheese.
The croutons will keep the cheese from sinking in the soup.
Bake until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.