Onion Soup with Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups apple cider 
• 6 servings thyme sprigs fresh chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 3.5 pounds onion halved thinly sliced
• 12 large thyme sprigs 
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. Melt butter with oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions; sauté until soft and dark brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth, cider, and thyme sprigs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; season with salt and pepper. Simmer soup, uncovered, 25 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.) Divide among 6 soup bowls, garnish with chopped thyme, and serve.