Poached Halibut with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 slices center-cut bacon
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 6 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 bay leaf
• + 12 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (1/2-ounce) slices French bread, toasted
  • Parsley sprigs (optional)
  • 3 cups chopped leek
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander over a bowl, reserving broth and vegetable mixture. Return broth to pan; bring to a simmer. Add fish to pan. Cook 8 minutes or ...

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