Hey there! Today, I am presenting you one my favorite comfort food in the winter season, with a personnal touch, a belgian twist! ha! There’s absolutely nothing like a delicous warm soup when we’re back from a cold day out. The onion soup is also the most heart-warming to me, but this one is special. I replaced white wine (too french!), by Belgian Dark Ale. hmmm! A pure delight !
WHAT YOU NEED:
- 6 medium onions, peeled and finely choped
- 3 shallots
- 3 garlic clove, finely choped
- 3 tablespoon of butter
- 3/4 cup of Dark Ale (I used Leffe)
- 8 cups of beef broth
- 1 bouquet garni ( thyme, celery leaves and bay leaves)
- Salt, ground pepper
- 4 slices of french bread (1/4 inch thick)
- 2 cups of grated swiss cheese
COOK IT:
- In a large pot, over medium heat, fry the onions, shallots and garlic in the butter until dark golden. (approximately 30 minutes)
- Deglaze with beer while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add the broth and the bouquet garni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Preheat over to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Bake the bread on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Pour the soup in 4 bowls. place a piece of bread on each and cover with cheese.
- Broil in the oven. (Warning: the bowls will be very hot)
- Enjoy !
