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My final Thanksgiving leftover was several sprigs of fresh thyme. I became a woman on mission to find a use for these flavorful herbs. In searching through my favorite recipe binder I found this one for French onion soup. Do you remember earthenware bowls of French onion soup served in restaurants topped with beautifully melted cheese and gooey bits dripping down the sides of the bowl? While... moreMy final Thanksgiving leftover was several sprigs of fresh thyme. I became a woman on mission to find a use for these flavorful herbs. In searching through my favorite recipe binder I found this one for French onion soup. Do you remember earthenware bowls of French onion soup served in restaurants topped with beautifully melted cheese and gooey bits dripping down the sides of the bowl? While those gooey cheesey days are behind me, a steaming bowl of onion soup with some bread and grated cheese would be a perfect accompaniment to a fall dinner (and a wonderful lunch the next day). My challenge was two-fold: use the remaining thyme and make my first post-Thanksgiving meal that wasn’t super-sized to feed a crowd. view page