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Swiss Onion Soup

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A home-kitchen version of swiss onion soup, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good beef and pantry staples.

Swiss Onion Soup
Total
21 min
Level
Hard

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. onions
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 qt. water or 2 qt. milk or half and half
  • 12 bouillon cubes (beef)
  • 3 oz. Swiss cheese
  • 6 Tbsp. flour

Method

  1. Slice onions thinly.

  2. Slowly saute in butter with crushed garlic until golden.

  3. Add flour and cook until golden.

  4. Stir to prevent scorching.

  5. Beat in water or milk, salt and pepper and bouillon cubes and simmer until onions are tender (about 15 minutes).

  6. Cut cheese into thin slices and place in soup tureen or individual bowls.

  7. Pour hot soup on top.

  8. I also toast bread and place on top of soup.

  9. Cover and allow to stand 5 or 6 minutes before serving.

  10. May be put in blender to smooth.

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