Caramelized Onion and Portobello Mushroom Soup with Goat Cheese Croutons

INGREDIENTS

Garlic cloves

1 1/2

lbs Onions

1 1/2

lbs Portobello mushrooms

Thyme, fresh sprigs

8 cups

Vegetable broth, canned

thick 1-inch-thick slices French-bread baguette, toasted

3 tbsp

Butter

8 oz

Goat cheese, soft fresh

3 tbsp

Cognac or brandy

1 cup

White wine, dry