Onion Soup With Fontina and Thyme (Everyday Italian)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large vidalia onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 slices ciabatta, cubed
• 4 ounces Fontina cheese, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender. (10 mins).

4. 4

   Add the thyme and broth. Simmer, uncovered, until the onions are soft. (15 mins).

5. 5

   Divide soup between the 4 oven-proof ramekins.

6. 6

   Divide the cubed bread among the ramekins.

7. 7

   Top each with slices of fontina cheese.

8. 8

   Place under the broiler, until the cheese is golden and bubbly (4 mins).

9. 9

   Serve immediately.