Creamy Swiss Onion Soup Recipe

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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

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Creamy Swiss Onion Soup Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Broil: 5 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

40 5 45

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 (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Pepper to taste
Fresh minced chives or parsley

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Creamy Swiss Onion Soup in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p27