WHAT'S FOR DINNER? FRENCH ONION SOUP - can be gluten free

1 T olive oil

2 large red onions, sliced very thinly (I used a mandoline)

1 T thyme

salt and pepper

1/2 C dry red wine

1 3/4 C chicken broth (gf)

2 1/4 C water

2 t soy sauce (gf soy sauce OR worchestershire sauce)

4 slices whole wheat baguette, 1/2" thick each OR slices of gf bread like Udi's

1 t cornstarch

1/4 C or more Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, shredded

4 slices Swiss cheese

In a Dutch oven or heavy saucepot, heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in onions, thyme and salt. Cover partially and cook 15-17 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine and simmer 3-4 minutes. Add broth, water and soy sauce. Heat to boiling on high then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and simmer for 20 minutes. Arrange oven rack 6" from broiler heat source. Preheat broiler. Toast bread until golden brown. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch and 1 T soup liquid from pot until it dissolves. Stir back into soup. Simmer 2 minutes. Stir in pepper. Divide soup among soup crocks or oven proof pottery bowls. Sprinkle Gruyere or Parmesan cheese, then a slice of toast then a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each. Broil 1-2 minutes. Serve hot.