3 dip soup ray Recipes

extra virgin olive oil (evoo), unsalted butter, onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf, white wine, beef stock, crusty bread , torn into bite-size pieces and toasted, deli-style roast beef, shredded, parmesan cheese (optional) or swiss cheese (optional) or gruyere cheese, grated (optional)

leeks , trimmed of tough tops, leave 3 to 4 inches of green on white of leek, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tbsp for soup, 1/4 cup for salad dressing, some for drizzling, bay leaf, fresh or dried, all purpose potatoes , such as russet, peeled and sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality chicken stock , available on soup aisle, garlic , cracked away from skin, whole grain french bread, cut into very small pieces, plu more for dipping, slab bacon , 1 (1/2-inch) slice from butcher counter, shallot, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, eggs, heads chicory, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces, heads endive , quartered lengthwise and leaves separated, chopped fresh tarragon leaves , a few sprigs, chopped fresh chives, for garnish