Soupe A L'ivrogne (Drunkard's Soup)

Ingredients:

• 2 tb Salted herbs
• 1/4 lb. Salt pork, cut into small cubes
• 3 large Onions, chopped
• 6 slices White bread, cubed
• 8 c Beef stock
• Salt and ground black pepper
  

Directions:

1. Soak herbs in cold water, then drain.
2. Fry salt pork until crisp and brown in a large, heavy frying pan.
3. Add onions and sauté until browned.
4. Add bread cubes to the frying pan; toss to coat well.
5. Place frying pan in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes to toast bread lightly.
6. Transfer mixture to a large, heavy saucepan.
7. Add beef stock and salted herbs.
8. Simmer gently for 1 hour.
9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.