Irish Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Irish Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tblsp Butter; 6 Large Yellow onions, thinly sliced; 6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped; 6 cups water; 3 Tblsp beef bouion; 3 cans Guiness Irish Stout beer; 3 sprigs thyme, chopped, stems removed; 2 Tblsp Worchtichiere sauce; 6 thick slices of gruyere cheese; 6 slices of sourdough bread, toasted in oven; 1 tblsp Olive Oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 Ramikens

Servings: persons

4 Tblsp Butter
6 Large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
6 cups water
3 Tblsp beef bouion
3 cans Guiness Irish Stout beer
3 sprigs thyme, chopped, stems removed
2 Tblsp Worchtichiere sauce
6 thick slices of gruyere cheese
6 slices of sourdough bread, toasted in oven
1 tblsp Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
6 Ramikens

1
In a large heavy saucepan melt 4 tblso butter. Add onions and garlic. Sautee on low heat till carmelized. About 45 minutes, stirring occasionaly.
2
In a seperate saucepan bring 6 cup swater to a boil. Add boulion paste and desolve. Add guiness beer and bring back to a boil.
3
Once onions are fully carmelized add broth/beer mix. Scraping up browned bits. Add thyme, Worchtichiere sauce. bring all to a simmer and let cook for about 1 hour.
4
As soup is cooking slice a sourdough baquette into 6 slices. drizzle with olive oil. Broil till crisp. Top with cheese and set aside.
5
After soup has cooked, season to taste and place in 6 ramikins. Float Gruyere crostini on top of soup and place in broiler till browned and bubbly, about 4 minutes. IT WILL BE VERY HOT

1799

kcal

Calories

168

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tblsp Butter, 6 Large Yellow onions, thinly sliced, 6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Irish Onion Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Irish Onion Soup

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