Best 10 Cheesy Swiss Onion Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our delectable Cheesy Swiss Onion Soup recipe! This classic dish combines the savory flavors of caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and a blend of Gruyère and Swiss cheeses for a truly unforgettable taste. Served with a toasted baguette slice, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Our recipe collection also features a vegetarian version of this beloved soup, ensuring that everyone can enjoy its heartwarming flavors. The Vegetarian Cheesy Swiss Onion Soup offers a delicious alternative with vegetable broth, sautéed mushrooms, and a blend of mozzarella and fontina cheeses.

For those seeking a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Cheesy Swiss Onion Soup has you covered. This variation uses a gluten-free bread bowl and a gluten-free flour blend to create a flavorful and inclusive version of this classic soup.

Finally, our Slow Cooker Cheesy Swiss Onion Soup provides a convenient and hands-off approach to this comforting dish. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic, resulting in a flavorful and hassle-free meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ONION CHEESE SOUP



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I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare. -Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoned salad croutons
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and; if desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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

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.

RICH AND SIMPLE FRENCH ONION SOUP



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We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.

Provided by Lori Levin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes     French Onion Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups sliced onions
4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
4 slices French bread
4 slices provolone cheese
2 slices Swiss cheese, diced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
  • Add beef broth, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oven broiler.
  • Ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced Swiss and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1578.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

SWISS AND ONION CASSEROLE



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If you like French onion soup, you'll love this dish. It's perfect to serve with a Sunday roast beef dinner. -Beth Perry, Jacksonville, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 large sweet onions, sliced
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
Pepper to taste
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
8 slices French bread, buttered on both sides

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter. Saute onions until translucent and slightly brown. Layer onions and two-thirds of the cheese in a 2-qt. baking dish, sprinkling pepper between layers. , In a saucepan, heat soup, milk and soy sauce; stir to blend. Pour over onions and stir gently. Top with bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Push bread under sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC FRENCH ONION SOUP



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Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 3 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup port wine
2 cartons (32 ounces each) beef broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 10-13 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add broth, pepper and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush both sides with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until toasted, 3-5 minutes on each side. Rub toasts with halved garlic. , To serve, place twelve 8-oz. broiler-safe bowls or ramekins on baking sheets; place 2 toasts in each. Ladle with soup; top with cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESY SWISS ONION SOUP



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I got this recipe from Quick Cooking Magazine a couple of years ago. This is delicious and pretty easy to make. Great for onion soup lovers and fancy dinners.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/2 cups day-old bread, cubed
3 large onions, quartered & 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
fresh minced chives (optional) or fresh minced parsley (optional)

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, sauté 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 of 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 4 oven proof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese.
  • Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1049.5, Fat 72.8, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 211.8, Sodium 1876.5, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 36.7

SWISS CHEESE AND ONION SOUP



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

Provided by talibaba

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups thinly-sliced onions
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups water or 2 cups stock
1 1/2 cups warmed milk
1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon dry sherry (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (more, to taste)
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon tamari
3 drops Tabasco sauce
Worcestershire sauce (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 1832.3, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6, Protein 17.5

SWISS CHEESE SOUP



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This is an unusual but good recipe.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups chicken stock
10 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup white wine
2 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

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.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SCHULER'S SWISS ONION SOUP



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Shuler's is a very well known restaurant in Michigan with great food. It's nice to have a few of their recipes! Found in March 30, 2004, Detroit Free Press.

Provided by ReeLani

Categories     Cheese

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
2 lbs onions, peeled, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
6 cups beef stock or 6 cups canned beef broth, reduced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
12 slices French bread
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces dark beer
salt and pepper, to taste
12 slices gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In large stock pot over medium-hugh heat melt butter. Add onions and cook 'til brown, stirring regularly, about 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in paprika, then add beef stock and bring to a boil.
  • While onions are browning make a roux by whisking oil and flour in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, while whisking, 'til mixture is browned. Watch that this doesn't burn!
  • When roux is done, stir enough into stock pot to thicken soup, then add celery salt, cover and simmer at least 2 hours.
  • Shortly before serving sprinkle bread slices with Parmesan and toast them in the oven. Remove and set aside.
  • Add beer to soup and return to serving temperature. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls or serving crocks, top with a toasted bread slice and a slice of Gruyere.
  • Place bowls under the broiler for a minute and watch carefully 'til cheese is melted, bubbly and slightly brown.

CHEESY ONION SOUP



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Make and share this Cheesy Onion Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons shortening (or oil)
4 onions (dice)
2 tablespoons flour
1 quart milk
1 cup American cheese (grated)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
paprika (sprinkle on top)

Steps:

  • Melt shortening in a pot and add the onions; cook till browned.
  • Add flour, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk (a little at a time), stirring constantly.
  • When soup gets HOT and THICK, add the cheese and stir till cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Shake paprika on top of soup in bowl and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality Swiss cheese for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth instead.
  • Don't be afraid to add more or less onions depending on your taste.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more flour.
  • If you want a lighter soup, use less flour or omit it altogether.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Swiss onion soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, with or without flour, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a warm and hearty meal, give this cheesy Swiss onion soup a try.

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