French Onion Soup using white cooking wine

 Certainly! Here's a recipe for French Onion Soup using white cooking wine:

Ingredients:

- 4 large onions, thinly sliced

- 4 tablespoons butter

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth

- 1 cup white cooking wine

- 1 bay leaf

- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Baguette slices

- Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown. This process can take around 30-40 minutes, so be patient.

2. Once the onions are caramelized, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in the white cooking wine and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze it. Allow the wine to simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.

4. Add the beef or vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

5. While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven's broiler.

6. Ladle the soup into individual oven-safe bowls or crocks. Top each bowl with a few slices of baguette and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese.

7. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

8. Carefully remove the bowls from the oven (they will be hot!) and let them cool for a minute or two before serving.

9. Serve the French Onion Soup hot and enjoy!

This recipe provides a general guideline, but feel free to adjust the seasonings and quantities according to your taste preferences.