French Onion Soup

By samara72

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 2 c water, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 tsp flour
• 1 c beef broth
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 thin slices french bread, toasted
• 2 tbsp grated swiss cheese
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onions, thyme & 1 tbsp of water. cover & cook 5 minutes, uncover & reduce heat to medium-low, cook until onions are golden, stirring, about 15 minutes

Add garlic, saute 1 minute, add flour, reduce heat to medium, cook stirring for 2 minutes, stir in broth, remaining water & nutmeg, bring to a boil, skim off foam, reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 30 minutes

Preheat broiler, place 4 heat proof bowls on a baking sheet, ladle soup into baowls, top each w/a slice of toast, sprinkle w/both cheeses, broil until cheese is bubbly, about 1 minute