ONION SOUP WITH GUINNESS AND IRISH CHEDDAR CHEESE ENJOY DAN:

      ONION SOUP WITH GUINNESS AND IRISH CHEDDAR CHEESE

                                                                                         By CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoon olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 pound, peeled and diced potatoes

1 tablespoon Freeh thyme leaves, chopped

1/4-cup sherry wine vinegar

2 quarts Guinness

6 cups beef stock

6 slices country bread cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces, toasted

1/2-pound Irish Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:      (PRE-HEAT BOILER)

1.   In skillet over medium-high heat add oil when sizzling.

2.   Add onions, season with salt and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

3.   Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

4.   Reduce heat to low and sauté 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.   Add thyme, vinegar, and beer, cook until beer reduces by half.

6.   Add beef stock and potatoes bring to a boil and cook 10-12 minutes.

7.   Transfer soup to an oven proof serving dish.

8.   Top with toasted bread slices and sliced cheddar.

9.   Broil until cheese melts and starts to slightly brown.

ENJOY DAN:           BON-APPETITE!!