FLAVORFUL FRENCH ONION SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter
6 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Progresso beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
12 (1/2-inch) slices French bread
2 cups shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1- Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch ovenproof stainless-steel skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, 3 teaspoons of the thyme, the salt and pepper; cook 9 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions start to brown.

2- Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized. Add broth and chicken to caramelized onion mixture; heat to simmering. Remove from heat …