Guinness French Onion Soup
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Guinness French Onion Soup
Description
This recipe for Guinness French Onion Soup begins by slowly caramelizing sliced onions in butter and olive oil, enhanced with deglazing from water or Guinness to prevent sticking. Brown sugar and fresh thyme are added to develop sweetness and herbal aroma. Flour is stirred in to form a roux that thickens the soup.
The addition of Guinness beer and beef or vegetable broth, along with Worcestershire sauce and grainy mustard, layers in a robust depth with mild bitterness balanced by savoriness. Bay leaves infuse subtle herbal notes while salt and pepper season to taste.
The soup is ladled into ovenproof bowls, topped with toasted baguette slices, and blanketed with shredded cheddar cheese. Broiling until melted and bubbly creates a crisp, golden crust contrasting the silky soup below. This hearty soup serves well as a starter or a cozy meal on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pounds onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups Guinness beer or other Stout
- 3 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 2 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 lices baguette 1/2 inch thick and day old, toasted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, white
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and olive oil.
- Once the butter has melted add the onions and cook until completely caramelized and golden brown, stirring from time to time for about 1 hour. Also, add a bit of water or Guinness to deglaze the pan as needed to prevent burning.
- Next, add the garlic, brown sugar, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the butter, let it melt, sprinkle and mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-4 minutes.
- Add the beer and deglaze the pan.
- Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finally, ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls and arrange them onto a baking sheet.
- Top with the sliced bread and sprinkle cheese on top, broil until cheese melts, about 1-3 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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