ONION SOUP WITH WHITE WINE
This is a delicate onion soup, a nice change from the heartier types which are so well known. It is from James Beard

4 large onions, chopped very fine
6 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
Salt, freshly ground black pepper
Large croutons, fried in butter or oil
Grated Gruyère and grated Parmesan cheese, mixed
Garnish: chopped raw onion, chopped parsley

Melt the butter on a skillet, add the chopped onions, cover tightly and steam over a very low flame until thoroughly puréed and soft. Add chicken broth, wine and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season to taste. Sprinkle the fried crouton with the grated cheeses and put under the broiler flame briefly to melt the cheese. Serve the soup in a large heated tureen. Put croutons in each soup plate or bowl and ladle soup over them. Pass bowls of raw onion and parsley for garnish. Serves 6.

House & Garden
December 1959
James A. Beard