Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Cr

Name: Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 6 medium onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 8 cups water; 3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules (or to taste); Croutons; 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste); 1 sourdough baguette, sliced on the bias

Servings: persons

Soup
6 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry red wine
8 cups water
3 tablespoons beef bouillon granules (or to taste)
Croutons
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 sourdough baguette, sliced on the bias

1
Saute onions and garlic in oil and butter in a large soup pot over medium heat until soft and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
2
Add black pepper and thyme to onions. Cook 1 minute. Then add red wine, cook about 1 minute while stirring and scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan.
3
Add water and bouillon to pot. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. (Double check to see if it needs any salt and pepper added to taste).
4
In a bowl, combine cheese, basil, pepper and mayo. Spread over one side of each bread slice.
5
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each soup bowl with bread, cheese side up, making sure to cover entire soup surface with a layer of bread. (My soup mugs are quite large, so I use 2-3 baguette slices per serving).
6
Broil 2-3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and brown a bit.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Croutons falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Croutons

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