Posts in Soup
French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toasts

This classic version is made with good-quality beef stock, caramelised onions and topped with oozing Gruyère cheese toasts. Gruyère is the key to getting the bubbling crust because it’s rich, smooth and melts easily, but you can also use blue cheese, Comte or aged Cheddar. Sometimes I add a splash of sherry or a cup of stout to the stock – both bring wonderful and very different flavours. It really is the perfect soup supper – rich in flavour, warming and utterly delicious.

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Irish Soul Soup

Ah yes, my Guinness Irish Soul Soup, what could be better? This is all I want to eat at the moment – warming and nourishing, like a big hug for the soul. It’s the perfect midweek supper, or starter for your St Patrick's Day celebration, and it’s a fool-proof recipe that you can make without too much effort when you get home from work. There are lots of things you can add to it – noodles, potatoes, rice, pasta, kale, spinach. I have added #Guinness for added depth of flavour - roasted, sweet malty notes that add a delicious warmth to the soup.

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