Guinness Onion Soup

By Master Chef on March 28th, 2020 · In Cheeses, Condiments and Seasonings, Dinner, Herbs and Spices, Holidays, Luncheon, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Soups and Stews, Techniques, Vegetables

Guinness Onion Soup is a perfect soup for St. Patrick’s Day or a heart-warming treat on cooler days. Full of earthy flavors and sweet delights.

Guinness Onion Soup

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

1 hour 15 mins

Total time

1 hour 25 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Soups and Stews

Cuisine: Irish

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter, salted, preferably Irish
3 large sweet onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled, trimmed and chopped
1 teaspoon basil, chopped
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 Cup flour
1 bottle of Guinness Draught, 11.2 fluid ounces
3 Cups beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard, preferably grainy
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices of Irish Brown Bread, sliced 3/4-inch thick, toasted
2 Cups of shredded aged Cheddar, preferably Irish

Garnish

basil or chives, chopped

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onions and cook until completely caramelized and golden brown, about 1 hour, mixing every 10 minutes
Use Guinness to deglaze the pan as needed to prevent burning.
Add the garlic and basil and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the butter, let it melt, mix in the flour and let it cook for 2 minutes.
Add half the Guinness and deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula.
In a pot, combine broth, Worcestershire sauce, grainy mustard, bay leaves, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the onions.
Ladle the soup into oven-proof bowls on a baking sheet, top with the sliced toast and cheese and broil until cheese melts, about 1 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with basil or chives!