Best Swiss Cheese Soup Recipes

SWISS CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place the stock in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stir in the garlic and reduce heat to low.
• In separate skillet over medium heat, combine the butter and flour and stir well for a few minutes. Add the garlic and stock mixture along with the wine, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil to thicken.
• Stir in the cheese and serve immediately. (Do NOT allow to boil once cheese has been added, and do not allow to sit long or the cheese will separate out.)

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SWISS-STILTON CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Saute onions in oil in a large pot for about 1 hour until caramalized, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme and more oil if needed. Saute until mushrooms are tender. Add wine to pot and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot. Add water and both buillon bases. Taste for seasoning adding salt and pepper if needed, and simmer. In the meantime, combine the two cheeses and place generous portions on top of the toast slices. Heat the toast up in the oven until cheese is melted. Remove thyme sprigs from soup. Place two cheese laden baguettes in a bowl and serve soup over top.

THE CHALET'S SWISS CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Mix 2 Tbsp. butter and 2 Tbsp. flour in small pan and cook over medium heat til smooth and thick; don't brown. Set aside.
• 2. Saute onion in 1 Tbsp. butter in large pan over medium high heat til golden brown, stirring constantly. Add water, chicken base and white pepper and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat.
• 3. Mix egg yolk and 1/2 cup flour in medium bowl and whisk til blended. Add milk gradually, whisking constantly til smooth. Whisk the milk mixture into the chicken base mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat
• 4. Add the cheeses and cook til melted, stirring to mix well. Whisk in butter and flour mixture. Cook til thickened to desired consistency, whisking constantly. Add salt and additional pepper if desired. Stir in parsley and seasoning sauce to serve. Serves 6

CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP WITH SWISS CHEESE & BASIL CROUTONS

Steps:

• Sauté onions and garlic in oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat until soft and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
• Add black pepper and thyme to onions. Cook 1 minute. Then add red wine, cook about 1 minute while stirring and scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan.
• Add water and bouillon to pot. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. (Double check to see if it needs any salt and pepper added to taste).
• In a bowl, combine cheese, basil, pepper and mayo. Spread over one side of each bread slice.
• Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each soup bowl with bread, cheese side up, making sure to cover entire soup surface with a layer of bread. (My soup mugs are quite large, so I use 2-3 baguette slices per serving).
• Broil 2-3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and brown a bit.

POTATO SOUP WITH SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil and mash potatoes, and mix in the butter, salt and cream. Crisp the bacon and finely crumble it. Cook the onion in the bacon fat till tender but not dark. Add to mashed potatoes along with parsley, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg and Worcestershire. Add enough top milk or light cream to give the consistency of cream soup. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and grated cheese over the top and brown lightly in the oven. Serve piping hot.

BROCCOLI AND SWISS CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cut enough florets to measure 2 cups.
• 2. Cut rest of broccoli into 1 inch pieces.
• 3. Cook florets and broccoli pieces, separately, in lightly salted water until just tender.
• 4. (Florets will be done first.)
• 5. Immediately rinse in cold water.
• 6. Drain.
• 7. Set florets aside until serving time.
• 8. In a large saucepan saute green onions in butter until tender; usually about 4 minutes.
• 9. Sprinkle in flour and cook one more minute, stirring with whisk.
• 10. Remove from heat and stir in broth.
• 11. Return to heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 12. Add broccoli pieces to broth and puree in blender in batches, until smooth.
• 13. Just before serving, blend in cream and swiss cheese.
• 14. Simmer gently until cheese melts.
• 15. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• 16. Add reserved florets and heat through.

BROCCOLI CHEESE (SWISS) SOUP - RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook (stirring often), until softened (approx. 7 minutes).
• Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli and cover and cook until just tender (about 7 minutes).
• Puree half the soup in the blender. Add back to the other half in pan/pot.
• Stir in the 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Add cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.
• Recommended toppings: toasted walnuts (optional).
• If desired, prep and prepare the Ham and Swiss Toasts (listed separately) to accompany.

SWISS POTATO AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a kettle or large saucepan, combine broth, water, onions, potatoes, celery and mushrooms. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• In a small skillet, melt butter and stir in flour. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture becomes golden brown.
• Add to simmering soup.
• Stir until soup bubbles and thickens.
• Season to tase with salt and pepper.
• Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

SWISS CHEESE AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine vegetables, onions, water and bouillon in slow cooker.
• Cook on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• Pour all ingredients into a blender or food processor, and add milk.
• Process till smooth, or chunky smooth , depending on your preference.
• Top with shredded cheese, and serve.

POTATO SOUP WITH SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Boil and mash potatoes, and mix in the butter, salt and cream.
• 2. Crisp the bacon and finely crumble it.
• 3. Cook the onion in the bacon fat till tender but not dark
• 4. Add to mashed potatoes along with parsley, cayenne, mustard, nutmeg and Worcestershire.
• 5. Add enough top milk or light cream to give the consistency of cream soup
• 6. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and grated cheese over the top and brown lightly in the oven. Serve piping hot.

ONION AND BARLEY SOUP WITH SWISS CHEESE FLAN

Steps:

• For soup:
• Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add barley and Sherry; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken stock and thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard thyme. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)
• For flans:
• Preheat oven to 300°F. Place six 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes in baking pan. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender but not brown, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly; transfer to blender. Add cream, eggs, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth. Stir in cheese. Divide custard among prepared cups. Fill pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake flans until centers are softly set, about 30 minutes.
• Cool flans 10 minutes in pan. Cut around flans to loosen; turn out each in center of soup bowl. Ladle soup around flans and serve.

RED PEPPER SOUP WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES & SWISS CHEESE RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot. Saute the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for 5-6 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the cream and Swiss cheese. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Using a hand blender, puree the soup until nice and smooth. Gently stir in the cream and Swiss cheese. Garnish soup in bowls with raw red peppers, sun dried tomatoes and cheese if desired.

SQUASH, BACON, AND SWISS CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cut the squash into large pieces. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the skin, wasting very little. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Chop the squash into small chunks. Remove all fat from the bacon and roughly chop it into small pieces.
• 2. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until they begin to become soft. Add the bacon and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook over low heat for a minute longer.
• 3. Add the chopped squash, potatoes, and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, and or until the squash and potatoes are tender.
• 4. Blend the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to soup with the sour cream. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning and add hot pepper sauce to taste. Ladle the soup into warm bowls and sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately with crusty bread to scoop up the melted cheese.

SWISS CHEESE AND ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbs. butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, onion, mustard and salt. Saute until tender.
• Add water. Cover and simmer over low heat.
• In a separate saucepan, melt remaining 3 Tbs. butter. Whisk in 3 Tbs. flour and cook, whisking over low heat, one minute.
• Add milk. Cook, whisking, until uniform and thick, 5-8 minutes.
• Add horseradish, Sherry and cheese.
• Add cheese sauce to onion and mix thoroughly. Add pepper, tamari, Tabasco and Worcestershire. Cook over low heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Salt and pepper to taste, then serve with some fresh grated cheese on top.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH SHAVED SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the onions and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until a deep caramel color, about 1 hour. Add the bourbon and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. To serve, sprinkle each portion with grated Swiss cheese

SWISS CHEESE SOUP (WITH VARIATION)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook the shallots and garlic in hot butter till the onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in the chicken broth, caraway seed, salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 15 minutes.
• Combine the light cream or milk and flour (increase the milk or light cream by 1/2 cup if adding the cabbage and rice); add to the mixture in the saucepan. If adding the cabbage and rice, do this now as well. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
• Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until the cheese is partially melted. Serve immediately with crusty white bread, if desired.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH SHAVED SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the onions and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until a deep caramel color, about 1 hour. Add the bourbon and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
• To serve, sprinkle each portion with grated Swiss cheese.
• Yield: 1 gallon