Bistro Onion Soup With Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 slices bacon, diced
3 cups sliced onions
1 cup sliced shallot
1/4 tsp chili flakes
2 cups sliced leeks, well washed
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 cup dry white wine
2 tsp chopped thyme
4 cups chicken stock (homemade or low-sodium is best )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 slices multi-grain baguette
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
4 tsp brandy (optional)

Directions:

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	473.78 Kcal (1984 kJ)
Calories from fat	236.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.24g	40%
Cholesterol	45.4mg	15%
Sodium	533.9mg	22%
Potassium	694.63mg	15%
Total Carbs	33g	11%
Sugars	13.84g	55%
Dietary Fiber	3.96g	16%
Protein	15.56g	31%
Vitamin C	15.7mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	164.2mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.16 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.05g	40%
Cholesterol	8.74mg	15%
Sodium	102.73mg	22%
Potassium	133.66mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.35g	11%
Sugars	2.66g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	16%
Protein	2.99g	31%
Vitamin C	3mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	31.6mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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