French Onion Soup
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence of Food TV
3 tablespoons bacon drippings (4 bacon strips)
6
2 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup burgundy wine
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 quarts chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sliced baquette, toasted and
seasoned
Swiss cheese, grated
Flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish
In a large saucepan over medium heat, fry 4 strips of bacon until
crisp. Discard bacon. Saute onions and shallots in
bacon fat until tender, about 10 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, wine and
oregano; cook for 30 minutes. Stir frequently until the onions caramelize and
are golden brown.
Blend in chicken broth. Simmer gently for 1 hour, stir
occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup
into 4 ovenproof bowls. Float the croutons on top of soup and sprinkle with
grated cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley, serve
immediately.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes