Thyme-Kissed French Onion Soup

ACTIVE TIME: 10 min. TOTAL TIME: 11 hrs. SERVES: 4

4 lbs. onions, thinly sliced

1⁄2 stick butter, melted

2 qts. low-sodium beef stock 2 Tbs. minced fresh thyme 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar 4 slices French bread

2 Tbs. olive oil In slow cooker, combine sliced onions, butter and 1⁄2 tsp. salt; toss well to coat. Cook on high 8 to 10 hrs. or until fragrant and caramelized. Add beef stock, fresh thyme, red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste; cook on high 3 hrs. more. Heat broiler. Brush both sides of bread sliced with olive oil; broil 1 min. or until toasted, turning once. Serve soup with toasts. Garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired. Per serving: Cal. 406 Pro. 13g Carb. 47g Fiber 7g Sug. 16g Chol. 31mg Sod. 1,086mg

Total fat: 20g Sat. 8g Trans. 0g