Soup, Soup and more Soup

So as many of you know it was supposed to snow in the Central Valley Friday night. Well we were disappointed to say the least. Saturday morning dawned with COLD temperatures. So what better to make than some yummy warm soup.... I had an abundance of onions in the house so I decided on French Onion Soup.... Here is my recipe for French Onion Soup

10 Onions
1 stick butter
Sherry
Salt/ Pepper to taste
3 Packages of Au Jus Mix
Water
Crusty Bread
Cheese


Okay so get ready to cry....

Thinly slice the onions - I used a Mandolin which was quick but you can use a food processor, a knife, make the hubby do it.... whatever works.
Melt the butter in a dutch oven pot
Add the onions and cook them low and slow... You don't want them to burn....
Add a little salt to the onions
Mix the 3 packages of Au Jus mix with 9 cups of water (According to the directions on the package)
Once onions are good and tender add broth to the water and then add a little Sherry to it
Simmer on low to develop the flavors.
While simmering cut bread into slices. Toast in the oven so the bread gets nice and crunchy.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese,
**If cheese doesn't melt pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.

Side notes-
I know you are supposed to use Beef Stock. I normally do not have that on hand. I find the Au Jus gives it that beefy flavor and its' cheaper.

Also I used Mozzarella cheese to top the soup. You can use Swiss, Provolone, and mild cheese.