T.G.I. Friday's French Onion Soup

T.G.I. Friday's French Onion Soup


2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups sliced onion
3 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tablespoon cooking sherry -- optional
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash dried thyme
1 cup soft croutons -- optional
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional -


Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. -Add onions and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. -

Add beef broth, water, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and thyme to pot. - Increase heat and bring to boil, then reduce heat.
-Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

-Divide into bowls.

-Top with croutons, then mozzarella.

-Broil until cheese melts and begins to brown.