4 med. onions, sliced
2 tbsp. butter
2 cans (10 1/2 oz.) condensed beef broth
1 1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
4 slices French bread, 1" thick
1 c. Swiss cheese
1/4 c. Parmesan

Cover and cook onions in butter in 3 quart pan. Stir occasionally. Cook until tender. Add beef broth, water, bay leaf, pepper and thyme. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Place bread on cookie sheet. Broil until brown. Place bread in oven proof bowls. Add broth. Top with Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese is melted. 4 servings.