Swiss Cheese Soup With Variation Recipes

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.)

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.

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

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.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add the ham, cream and thyme; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.

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, 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.

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.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and green pepper until tender., Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add the cheese, olives, carrots and, if desired, sherry; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle servings with parsley and bacon.

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.