Swiss-French leek soup

By jeenikeen

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 large leeks, rinsed well and sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 - 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups beef broth, no salt added
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 8 slices baguette bread, toasted
• 5 oz (150 g) Canadian Swiss cheese, grated

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from dairygoodness.ca

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium-high heat and cook leeks for 10 min, stirring frequently. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add garlic 2 min before end of cooking.

Deglaze with balsamic vinegar. Add broth and thyme. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 min on medium heat.

Preheat oven to broil.

Divide soup among gratin bowls. Top with two slices of bread and cheese.

Cook in the oven for about 5–7 min, or until cheese is golden. Enjoy!