Fergie's Italian Onion Soup

I really like French Onion Soup... there are really not too many places that make it the way I like it.  My take on French Onion Soup is an Italian Twist using Italian Herbs and Cheeses... 

6 White Onions, Sliced 

5 Tablespoons Olive Oil 

1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 Teaspoon Pepper 

1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 

2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning 

1/2 Teaspoon Thyme 

3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 

(I used Temecula Olive Oil Pomegranate Balsamic) 

8 Cups Beef Stock 

5-6 Ounces Fontina/Swiss Cheese, Shredded

1/2 Loaf Italian Bread 

Slice the 6 onions... I know it sounds like a lot but trust me... you will be cooking these babies

for 1 1/2 hours... 

Heat the oil and add the salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, thyme and italian seasoning... 

Add the vinegar 

Start cooking your onions... keep the heat at the med/low... 

You will be cooking these for 1 1/2 hours... Stir every 10 minutes... 

This is what they should look like after 30 minutes... 

45 Minutes... 

1 Hour... 

1 1/2 hours... 

This is absolutely onion heaven!!!! 

Add the beef broth and bring to a boil... 

Shred the cheese and set aside... 

Place 4 large ramekins on a sheet pan... 

Rough cut the 1/2 loaf of bread... 

Set up a neat little station so you can make your bowls.... 

Ladle the ramekin 1/2 way with onion soup... 

Top with bread... 

Generously cover with cheese... 

Place sheet pan with soup in the oven under a hot broiler and set 

timer for 3-4 minutes... 

CHECK IT!!!  Very easy to burn stuff under the broiler!!! 

Cheesy, savory goodness....