"This delicious classic rustic French dish is, in short, onion soup without the broth. I've bumped up the flavor with fennel and pancetta. Make this on a cold winter evening and you'll be a happy cat."
Onion Panade with Fennel and Pancetta
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 1hr 25mins
Serves or Makes: 8-10
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ingredients
- 1/3 cup diced small pancetta
- 2 tablespoons thyme
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 large yellow onions, sliced thin
- 1 bulb fennel, sliced thinly
- 1 sourdough boule, sliced
- pinch kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups grated gruyere cheese
- 1 cup grated pecorino