BISTRO ONION SOUP WITH LEEKS
This version of French Onion Soup is freshened by the green sweetness of leeks, and the slight heat of chili flakes. If the combination of caramelized onion, brandy and cheese doesn't chase away the blues on those lingering grey days then nothing will. From the LCBO magazine.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Chowders
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat butter in a soup pot with a wide bottom over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté for 3 minutes or until bacon is cooked but not crisp. Add sliced onion, shallots and chili flakes and sauté for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are golden.
- Add leeks and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes or until leeks are very soft. Add wine, bring to a boil and simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits, until onions are just saucy, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then turn heat to medium-low and simmer until flavours have come together, about 8 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While soup is simmering, make large croutons. Heat broiler or grill to high. Brush both sides of baguette slices with olive oil and broil or grill for 1 minute per side or until golden.
- When you are ready to serve the soup, preheat broiler to high, and top each crouton with 1 tablespoon (25 mL) of grated cheese. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, and broil for 1 minute, watching carefully, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Place soup in bowls, stir 1 tsp (5 mL) of brandy into each serving if desired, and top with a Gruyère baguette slice.
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Dovere Martin
m_dovere@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Chantelle Eze
chantelle_e39@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of onions, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks and white wine helped to balance out the onion flavor.
Ametumki Valo
valoametumki52@aol.comI'm a big fan of French onion soup and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The broth is rich and flavorful and the cheese and bread croutons are the perfect finishing touch.
AChi Beltus
achi_beltus61@yahoo.comThis soup is so good, I could eat it every day.
Alex Delrio
alexd20@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used the wrong type of onions.
meheraj tabasum
tabasum@hotmail.comI made this soup for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's a great recipe for entertaining.
esmeralda Mancia
e.mancia98@aol.comThis soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.
SavageWolf93
savagewolf9341@hotmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out way too salty. I think I may have added too much salt or maybe the cheese I used was too salty.
Ruth Tsegaye
t-ruth53@gmail.comThe caramelized onions and leeks are what really make this soup special. I love the way they add sweetness and depth of flavor.
Mustajab Gg
m@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Suriya Bandara
s60@gmail.comThis soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.
Jamilia Hazzard
hazzard-jamilia82@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of onion soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of leeks and white wine really took it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again.
Susan Young
s@yahoo.comThis soup was a hit with my family! The combination of caramelized onions and leeks gave it a wonderfully rich and flavorful broth. The cheese and bread croutons added the perfect finishing touch.