Hearty Bowls: Make Irish French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 4 sweet onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Guinness stout
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• kosher salt
• Pinch of freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices Irish soda bread
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese