Authentic Soupe à l’Oignon Recipe France, Europe

Name: Anthony Bourdain’s French Onion Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Western European
Ingredients: BROTH; 6 oz (170g) butter; 8 large onions, or 12 small onions, thinly sliced; 2 oz (60 ml) port wine; 2 oz (60 ml) balsamic vinegar; 2 qt (2 L) dark chicken stock, or low-sodium chicken or beef broth; 4 oz (110g) slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) cubes; 1 bouquet garni; CROUTONS AND CHEESE; 16 baguette croutons, sliced and toasted in the oven with a little olive oil; 12 oz (340g) grated Gruyère cheese

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