Guinness French Onion Soup |
|
 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 812 |
|
A friend of mine owns a pub and makes this delicious soup. He gave me this recipe after much pleading on my part and with the promise that I would use it wisely ! It is for a big batch. Ingredients:
1 gallon of cold water |
8 large spanish onions |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1-1/2 ounces beef base |
1-1/2 ounces chicken consomme |
1 teaspoon basil, chopped |
1/2 ounce garlic, chopped |
20 ounces guinness draught beer (plus some for imbibing!) |
salt and pepper |
provolone cheese slices, 2 per serving bowl |
homemade croutons |
stale bread, preferably round, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes |
butter |
parmesan cheese, grated |
salt |
pepper |
oregano |
Directions:
1. Slice onions lengthwise to form strips.
2. Mix with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic.
3. In a large saucepan, cook onion mixture on low hear until onions are soft.
4. In a large stock pot, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil.
5. At a boil, and beef base and chicken consomme.
6. Mix in basil and stir well.
7. Add cooked onions with garlic and oil, directly into water mixture.
8. Return to a boil.
9. When boiling begins, add Guinness.
10. Return to a boil and then let cool.
11. Add salt and pepper to taste.
12. Croutons:
13. Melt butter in microwave or saucepan.
14. In a bowl, add bread cubes and pour butter over top. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
15. Toast croutons in a 425° until lightly brown and crisp.
16. To serve soup, put into a heat-safe soup bowl. Top with croutons and 2 slices provolone cheese.
17. Put bowl(s) on a cookie sheet and bake in a 425° oven for 2-4 minutes until soup heats and cheese browns.
|
|