French Onion Soup With White Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
4 None large onions, thinly sliced
2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup red wine
5 cup beef stock
1 None baguette, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup grated Gruyere or white cheddar cheese
14-15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
None None Chopped parsley, to serve

Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Saute onion 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden and caramelized. Add garlic and saute a further 4-5 minutes.
Pour in wine. Simmer 4-5 minutes, until reduced slightly. Add stock, stirring, until boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Arrange bread on sheet. Broil 2-3 minutes. Turn bread and sprinkle with cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Add beans to soup. Simmer a further 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley and accompanied with cheesy croutons.