French onion soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
• 6 C chicken broth (or 6 cups water, 4 teaspoons bouillon)
• 2 cups beef broth (or 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon boullion)
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4-6 thick slices French bread, toasted
• 4-6 slices provolone