Beer Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shallots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
• 1 cup (250 ml) beer
• 3 cups (750 ml) chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
• 1 cup (250 ml) diced stale bread, firmly packed
• Salt
• pepper