Description
Irish Onion Soup is a heartfelt dish that warms you from the inside out. This comforting bowl features sweet caramelized onions simmered in rich beef broth, topped with crispy toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyere cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is both a cozy meal and an impressive addition to any gathering, delighting your family and friends with its savory flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced thickly
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in minced garlic for one minute, then pour in beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and optional herbs like thyme or bay leaves. Let simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Prepare Toasts: Slice baguette thickly and toast under the broiler until golden brown.
- Assemble and Broil: Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with baguette slices and cheese. Broil until bubbly (3-5 minutes).
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven carefully; enjoy with additional bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg