4 lyonnaise soup Recipes

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

butter, yellow onions, thinly sliced, salt, pepper, yellow onion, halved but not peeled, sugar, veal broth (i d have to use beef broth), grated gruyere cheese, baguette, melted butter or olive oil

unsalted butter, yellow onions, thinly sliced, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cognac, beef stock or broth, fresh thyme , tied into a bundle with kitchen string, french bread , cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, gruyere cheese, coarsely grated, egg yolks (optional), port wine (optional), chopped parsley, garnish