In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, stir to combine with the butter, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the cover; increase the heat to medium-high and cook, until the onions are brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes. (Stir the onions frequently toward the end of this stage in the cooking, so they do not scorch or burn.) Add the thyme and garlic, saute for 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the wine and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; simmer until the wine is reduced by about half. Stir in the broth and salt and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Add the Cognac, if using, and season with pepper to taste. (The soup can be made to this point a day ahead and refrigerated.)
When ready to serve pre-heat the broiler. Heat the soup and divide it evenly among 6 heatproof crocks or bowls. Top each soup with a slice of the bread and about 1/2 cup of the cheese. Place the bowls on a sheet pan and broil until the cheese is bubbly and brown. Carefully transfer each crock to an under-lining plate. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	473.82 Kcal (1984 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.31g	40%
Cholesterol	77.64mg	26%
Sodium	629.32mg	26%
Potassium	671.8mg	14%
Total Carbs	27.61g	9%
Sugars	10.98g	44%
Dietary Fiber	5.34g	21%
Protein	24.57g	49%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	650.9mg	65%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.17 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.28g	40%
Cholesterol	12.64mg	26%
Sodium	102.49mg	26%
Potassium	109.41mg	14%
Total Carbs	4.5g	9%
Sugars	1.79g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	21%
Protein	4g	49%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	32%
Calcium	106mg	65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

10.9

Points
12

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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