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Posted 14/08/2009 04:19:23 PM | | 2 Tbsp butter
3 cups sliced onion
1 cup chopped shallots
3 slices chopped bacon
1/4 tsp chili flakes
2 cups chopped wild leeks[wash well before choping]
3 tsp chopped garlic
1 cup water or white wine if you like to cook with wine
2 tsp bazil
4 cups beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bread [your choice I like a dark rye bread]
2 tbs olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup old white cheese or your fav
Melt butter in a wide bottomed soup pot,med heat add bacon saute until cooked do not crisp add sliced onions,shallots,and chili flakes saute stiring occasionally until onions are golden brown about 20-25 mins add leeks and garlic saute until leeks are soft add water[or wine] scrape pan to get all browned pieces mixed in bring to a boil and simmer until onions are saucy about three mins add beef stock bring to a boil then simmer about 10-15 mins to meld flavors.While simmering take bread and brush both sides with olive oil, broil or grill until golden brown [about 1 min] when you are ready to eat soup place bread on cookie sheet top with cheese and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling[watch carefully as it burns easy] put soup in bowls top with bread and enjoy.
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