Christmas Onion Soup Warmer

The recipe:
4 tbsp butter
2 large white sweet onions thinly sliced
2 tbsp sugar
1/3 cup dry white wine
8 cups of broth (4 cups chicken & 4 cups beef) or
8 cups veggie broth
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf (2 small)
ground sea salt and ground pink pepper
8 slices thick sliced french bread (fresh)
1 3/4 cups shredded Emmental cheese

Make this soup in advance and refrigerate until ready to use. Fantastic to serve after sledding or caroling or just walking in the fresh fallen snow. =o)

Melt the butter in a large pot and add the onions and cook on low for 30 minutes. The onions will be very soft and lightly browned, now add sugar and cook for another 6 minutes on low heat. Add all wine and stir gently for an additional 5 minutes (don't skimp on time) Change to medium heat and bubble for 2 minutes then add broths, thyme and bay leafs. Reduce heat to medium cover and simmer for one hour. Season with salt and pepper. Store in fridge until ready to use.

In a wonderful soup tureen pour reheated hot soup after removing thyme and bay leafs. Top with 8 slices of fresh bakery french bread and cheese. Set tureen under a broiler for 4-6 minutes being careful not to char the cheese. Serve immediately.
You can also use 8 individual french onion soup bowls should you wish.
Enjoy