Onion Soup with White Wine and Parmesan Toasts from Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We

Ingredients

• Freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan cheese, preferably in a solid piece
• Italian bread
• 8 slices (½ inch thick) day-old French bread or whole wheat
• ¼ cup minced carrot
• 4 cups Beef Broth, or 2 cups each Beef Broth and Chicken Broth, or reduced-sodium canned broth, fat skimmed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 cups chopped sweet onions (about 1¾ pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil