French Onion Soup

• Neutral oil
• 5 sprigs thyme
• 2 cups (390 g)

Heat a glug of oil and fry the thyme leaves to make an herb oil. Remove the thyme from the oil and discard. Add the onions and stock and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Heat the oven to broil. Toast the bread. Ladle the soup into oven-proof soup bowls, float the toast on the soup, top with the cheese, melt the cheese in the oven until golden brown, and se