Roasted Onion Soup

1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
3 Spanish onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup brandy
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic head, large, cloves separated, peeled and cut in half
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 large shallots, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced

Set oven rack at the lowest level; preheat to 450 degrees. Combine
onions, shallots, garlic and oil in a large shallow roasting pan. Roast
for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until the onions are
golden. Remove from oven and pour in one-fourth of the chicken stock. Stir
liquid in the pan, scraping the bottom to loosen and dissolve any
caramelized bits. (The liquid will become quite dark.) Transfer the onion
mixture to a soup pot and add brandy, thyme and the remaining chicken
stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30
minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: approx 4 Servings
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