French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. thinly sliced Vidalia onions
2 tsp. sugar
2 c. water
pinch of dry thyme
8 slices of French bread
2 cans beef consomme soup
2 Tbsp. dry sherry wine
8 oz. low-fat or fat-free Swiss or Provolone cheese

Preparation

Place onions and sugar in large saucepan along with 1/4 cup of broth.
Saute for 5 to 10 minutes until onions begin to soften, stirring often.
Add remaining stock and other ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more or until onions are very soft.