French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. bacon drippings
6 Maui or Vidalia onions
2 large shallots, chopped
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 c. Burgundy wine
2 tsp. dried oregano
3 qt. chicken broth
salt and freshly ground pepper
sliced baguette, toasted and seasoned
Swiss cheese, grated
flat leaf parsley, chopped

Preparation

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, 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.