A Perfect Chicago Lunch: French Onion Soup at Le Bouchon

12-french-onion-soup-bouchonWe were craving a warm and hearty lunch in chilly Chicago, so we stopped by Le Bouchon and ordered the French onion soup…
12-french-onion-soup-chicagoOne of life’s greatest pleasures is breaking through the layer of thick cheese on top and getting a spoonful of the salty beef broth and onions.
12-bouchon-rooster-chicagoThe bistro itself was intimate and cozy, with a sweet rooster standing guard. We really liked Le Bouchon…
12-le-bouchon-julia-child…and we were in good company.

(Photos by Joanna Goddard)