Drunkard’s Soup

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Drunkard’s soup, or soupe a l’ivrogne is a Quebecois version of onion soup with additions of bread. Since it contains bread, it can also be called bread soup. The soup is preferred especially during winters. There are some people who may dislike dipped or soaked bread, soaked break was also known as sops during the Middle Ages. It adds bulk to the soup. Here’s a simple recipe you could try.

Health benefits

• During the chilly winter months, French onion soup is a comforting dish, especially if you have flu.
• Nutritionists state that onion soup is extremely healthy for you. It may just look like it’s soup without vegetable and with just cheese toppings. However, the soup has powerful anti-inflammatory qualities.
• It enhances immune functioning and promotes collagen production for joints and skin.
• It’s better to use fresh onions for a highly nutritious meal. The onions need to be caramelized properly for color and flavor.

Onions are known to contain medicinal properties, just like garlic and shallots. They have vitamins and iron that can provide relief for colds or flu. They are also rich in phytochemicals that can help eliminate free radicals from your body.