French Onion Soup from Sasha Staley

(35 servings)

· 2 cups and 3 tablespoons butter

· 2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons salt

· 17-1/2 large red onions, thinly sliced

· 17-1/2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced

· 8-3/4 (48 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth

· 8-3/4 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

· 4-1/3 cups red wine ( I am just going to add more beef broth instead of the wine)

· 1/2 cup and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

· 17-1/2 sprigs fresh parsley

· 8-3/4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

· 8-3/4 bay leaf

· 1/2 cup and 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

· salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

· 35 thick slices French or Italian bread

· 35 slices Swiss cheese, room temperature

· 4-1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, room temperature

· 35 pinches paprika