Prep Time:	20 mins
Cook Time:	40 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cu thinly sliced onions
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cu sherry vinegar
• 1 1/2 cu dark beer (e.g., Guinness)
• 6 cu beef stock
• 6 slices country bread cut 1/2-inch thick, toasted
• 1/2 lb Irish Cheddar, sliced thin

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and cook briefly to release aroma. Add onions, season with salt and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 30 mins, stirring occasionally until the onions are golden brown.
2. Add the thyme, vinegar, and beer. Reduce beer by half and add the beef stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 more mins.
3. Preheat the broiler. Transfer soup to an ovenproof servnig dish or individual ovenproof soup bowls. Top with toasted bread slices and sliced Cheddar. Broil until cheese melt and start to brown slightly. Serve hot.