Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Croutons Recipe

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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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.

Caramelized Onion Soup With Swiss Cheese & Basil Croutons

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