Apple Onion Soup with Thyme – Divine!

“A” is for apple and perfect marks—apples are perfect fruits for caramelizing alongside onions. Coincidence? I think not. If you want to try a lighter onion soup than the traditional French variety, this one will thrill your tastebuds.

If you want traditional French onion soup with a twist, cover the crisped bread on your Apple Onion Soup with Thyme with this Canadian cheese named best in the world.

Apple Onion Soup with Thyme

• 2 T olive oil
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 t kosher salt
• 4-5 c soup stock 
• 2 T dry red wine
• 1 T fresh thyme leaves, plus a few leaves sprinkled on as garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• freshly ground black pepper

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, apples and salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, until onions and apples are well caramelized.