Swiss Cheese and Onion Soup
Treat yourself to a bowl of indulgent comfort with this Swiss Cheese and Onion Soup, a delightful twist on the classic French onion soup. Featuring deeply caramelized yellow onions, aromatic garlic, and a hint of dry white wine, this hearty soup is simmered to perfection with fresh thyme and a rich, savory beef broth. Toasted baguette slices add a satisfying crunch, while a generous blanket of melted, bubbly Swiss cheese takes every bite to the next level. Perfect for cozy nights or as an elegant dinner starter, this soup is both rustic and refined. With step-by-step instructions and just an hour of cook time, it's an approachable recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 slices baguette, sliced and toasted
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 25-30 minutes or until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and granulated sugar. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
Gradually pour in the beef broth and white wine while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.
Preheat the broiler on high. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls or crocks.
Place a toasted slice of baguette on top of each bowl of soup.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Swiss cheese over the top of each baguette slice.
Place the bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the soup hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 132.5 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.9 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 4951 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 116.1 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2480 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3013 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
