🥣 Onion & Beer Soup with Pretzel Croutons 🍺🧀✨

A rustic, hearty soup for beer lovers—dark beer, caramelized onions, and crispy pretzel croutons topped with cheddar!

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, for caramelization)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups dark beer (Stout or Belgian Dubbel)
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese

For the Pretzel Croutons

• 2 large pretzels, cubed
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

1. Caramelize Onions: Heat butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook 30–40 minutes until deeply caramelized.
2. Add Garlic & Deglaze: Stir in garlic for 1–2 minutes. Pour in beer, scraping browned bits. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Add Broth & Seasonings: Stir in broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and brown sugar. Bring to boil, then simmer 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Pretzel Croutons: Toss pretzel cubes with melted butter. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until golden.
5. Assemble & Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with pretzel croutons and sprinkle with cheddar.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Calories: ~320 per serving

✨ A warming dish with rich beer flavor, sweet caramelized onions, and cheesy-crunchy topping—perfect for chilly nights!