Just make sure you stir the soup
French Onion:
Slice 2 medium onions, then saute in olive oil until they start to brown. Turn down heat, add a pinch of thyme, cover, and let them cook slowly until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
Turn heat back up and add 1 cup of red wine (Merlot works great) and let it reduce to about half. Add a pint of beef broth, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
Croutons: Use a crusty baguette. Slice about 1/2" thick. Brush both sides with olive oil. Toast under the broiler on both sides.
Put soup into serving bowls, float the croutons on top, then top with cheese (gruyere, swiss, or if you don't like strong cheese use baby swiss). Broil until cheese is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
Makes 2 servings. Make sure you have extra broth and wine to adjust quantities to taste (and so you have enough wine for you to enjoy.) Don't go too cheap on the wine - if you wouldn't drink it don't cook with it.