Barleywine or old ale adds a certain _je ne sais quoi _to this hearty, comforting soup.
Active preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Serves: 4–6
1 Tbs (½ fl oz/15 ml) olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
½ lb (227 g) wild rice
1½ cup (12 fl oz/355 ml) old ale or barleywine
6 cup (48 fl oz/1.4 l) chicken stock
½ lb (227 g) smoked ham shanks
2 Tbs (1 fl oz/30 ml) champagne vinegar
Salt
1 cup (8 fl oz (237 ml) heavy cream