Topped with toasted croutons, crispy bacon and a drizzle of first-press olive oil, this soup will satisfy hearty appetites on cold winter days.
This recipe originally appeared in Gourmet magazine in September 2000. You can easily make this for a crowd, by using a large 1/2 cake sheet pan or other casserole dish you have. Tip: Line the bottom with parchment for easy flipping. And then...
I think that using ghee (as opposed to veg. oil) is important, as is pureeing the onion.
If you are avoiding Cool Whip and other frozen whipped toppings because they contain hydrogenated oils and trans fats, try Tru Whip, an all-natural frozen whipped topping available at Whole Foods Markets. It has no trans fats or hydrogenated...