Best Creamy Swiss Onion Soup Recipes

CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP

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It was a cool spring day when I came up with this sweet and creamy variation of traditional baked French onion soup. I top individual bowls with toasty buttered croutons and a sprinkling of Swiss cheese, then pop them under the broiler. The rich results are delightful! - I. MacKay Starr, North Saanich, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread
3 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups water
4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Pepper to taste
Fresh minced chives or parsley

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter; toss with bread cubes. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper. , Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives.

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CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP

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Make and share this Creamy Swiss Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
3 cups quartered thinly-sliced onions
1 1/2 cups water
4 1/2 teaspoons instant chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese or 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
buttered crouton
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan; sauté onions over medium heat about 10 minutes. Stir in water and broth mix. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Smoothly combine flour and milk. Add to saucepan.
Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup of the Canadian Swiss cheese; stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into 4 oven-proof soup bowls; sprinkle with Buttered Croutons. Top with remaining cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted. Serve.

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