French Onion Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings (4 bacon slices)
• 8 cups maui onions, thinly slices
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup burgundy wine
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 quarts chicken broth
• salt & pepper
• sliced baguette, toasted
• swiss cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan over med. heat fry 4 strips bacon until crisp. discard bacon. saute onions and shallots in bacon fat until tender. add balsamic vinegar, wine, oregano, cook for 30 minutes. stir frequently until the onions carmelize and are golden brown.
• 2 pous in chicken broth. simmer gently for 1 hour, stir occassionally. season with salt and pepper. ladle soupn into 4 oven proof bowls. float the sliced baguette ontop and sprikle with grated cheese. broil until cheese melts.