Classic French Onion Soup

The leaves are going to be changing with the seasons soon, and you know what that means don't you? SOUP SEASON.....yummm.

1/4 c. butter
3 large yellow onions, sliced
1 c. dry white wine
3 cans (14 oz. each) beef broth
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. worchestershire sauce
1 loaf french bread, sliced & toasted
4 oz. shredded swiss cheese
fresh thyme (for garnish)

Melt butter in large skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook & stir 15 minutes or until onions are soft & lightly browned. Stir in wine.

Combine onion mixture, beef broth, thyme, salt & worchestershire sauce in slow cooker. Cover & cook on LOW 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls; top with bread slice & cheese. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. Makes 4 servings.