Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of Guinness Onion Soup, a delightful blend of sweet caramelized onions and rich Guinness broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or as a showstopper at your next dinner gathering. Each bowl is generously topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Irish cheese, creating a savory experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether served as an appetizer or a hearty main course, this soup promises to bring smiles and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 1/2 cups Guinness
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 baguette
- 8 ounces Irish cheese (such as Dubliner, shredded)
- Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high; deglaze the pot with Irish whiskey, then add Guinness and simmer until reduced by half.
- Pour in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Remove bay leaf and thyme stems; adjust seasoning if needed.
- While the soup simmers, toast baguette slices under the broiler until golden.
- Serve the soup in broiler-safe bowls topped with toasted bread and shredded Irish cheese; broil until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg