awesome diabetic friendly gooey french onion soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup smart balance light omega-3 buttery spread (found by the butter)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced vidalia onions (these are sweet onions)
• - garlic powder to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional) can also use sherry cooking wine flavoring which is found near sauces in the grocery store
• 1 - 32 fl oz container pacific organic beef broth ~ low sodium
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 slices deli swiss cheese (sliced medium)
• 4 slices deli provolone cheese (sliced medium)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (use either fresh or the kind that comes in a plastic jar)