FRENCH ONION SOUP (QT)

That deep, beefy stock with the thyme makes this taste like it simmered all day. I topped mine with a thick crouton and a pile of gruyere, and it was the perfect dinner for a cold night.

I threw some Gruyère on top and broiled it until bubbly, just like the directions say, and it tasted like it came from a bistro. The beef stock base is deeply savory, and there are actual chunks of soft onion in every spoonful.

The caramelized onions are plentiful and give it that authentic sweet-savory base. I just wish the thyme flavor came through a bit more strongly, but it's still a solid shortcut for homemade soup.