Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Makes:4 to 6

2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 large Vidalia onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic,minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 Tsp hot pepper sauce
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices.toasted
8 slices Swiss cheese

1.In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring for about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 10 more minutes. Add broth, thyme, bay leaf and hot pepper sauce, stirring well. When mixture begins to boil, reduce heat, cover and let soup simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400.
3. Pour soup into ovenproof bowls, arrange 1 to 2 slices bread on top with 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
4. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!!