recipe developed for Emeril’s
Baby it’s cold outside! And when it is, there’s nothing more warming and comforting than a crock of onion soup made with caramelized onions, rich beef broth and Belgian style beer then smothered with homemade garlic croutons and gooey, melted cheese.
This truly is comfort food at it’s finest. Be sure to take the time to slow cook the onions, so they develop that wonderful, sweet flavor and melt in your mouth texture. Belgian style beef gives the soup a deep rich quality.
I like to cube the bread rather than top with whole slices as it make it easier to eat and gives it a rustic appearance. And, don’t skimp on the cheese!
Belgian Onion Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced (about 8 cups)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large cloves garlic, chopped and divided
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 12 oz. bottle Belgian style beer
- 1 carton (32 oz.) Emeril's Beef Stock*
- 3 cups cubed French or Italian bread
- 12 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Instructions
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Cook 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in 6-quart sauce pot over medium heat until butter is melted. Add onions and salt and cook 20 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 cloves garlic and thyme and cook 3 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 3 minutes or until onions begin to caramelize.
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Add beer and bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Add beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until bread is golden brown.
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To serve: Ladle soup into ovenproof bowls. Top with garlic croutons and 2 slices cheese.
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Place under preheated broiler and broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes
*use vegetable stock instead of beef stock to make this vegetarian.
