French Onion Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons bacon drippings (4 bacon strips)
6 vidalia onions, thinly sliced (3 pounds/8 cups)
2 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup Burgundy wine
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 quarts chicken broth
salt and black pepper, to taste
sliced baguette, toasted and seasoned
swiss cheese, grated
flat leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Preparation

In large saucepan over medium heat, fry 4 bacon 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.