Swiss Fondue Style Onion Soup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Swiss Fondue Style Onion Soup Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g butter
900 g onions , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
850 ml chicken stock
425 ml dry white wine
175 g gruyere cheese , grated
2 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons vermouth
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
457
Sugar
14g
Fat
29g
Swiss Fondue Style Onion Soup is a classic Swiss dish that is perfect for cold winter evenings. This soup is a deep brown, rich and a comforting dish, which is perfect for warming oneself on chilly nights. The soup is strong, creamy, and cheesy with a hint of nutmeg, topped with melted Gruyere cheese. It's an excellent starter soup that's both easy and satisfying.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2.Add the onions and garlic, stir until well combined, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
3.Sprinkle sugar and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
4.Pour chicken stock and white wine into the pan.
5.Heat to boil and then reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
6.Reserve a little grated gruyere cheese for each serving. Mix the cornflour with kirsch or vermouth and add to the soup. Stir until thickened. Add the grated gruyere and nutmeg to the soup and whirl until smooth in a blender.
7.Adjust salt and pepper, reheat soup until cheese melted.
8.Sprinkle grated gruyere cheese over each serving of soup, and serve.

PROS

This onion soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.
It is a brilliant combination of caramelized onions, chicken stock, and white wine.

The addition of Gruyere cheese makes the soup very creamy and cheesy.

This soup is very easy to cook and perfect for dinner parties as it can be prepared ahead of time and reheated quickly when required.

CONS

This soup is high in fat and calories, so it is not the right choice for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain a low-calorie diet.

The soup may take a little bit longer to prep because of caramelization of the onions.
Caramelization of the onions is essential to get the right flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onions are full of antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
White wine has shown to have health benefits when taken in moderation.
Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.

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