Cheesy-Onion Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy-Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 large onions (chopped or thinly sliced); 4 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste); 3 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste); 4 cups half-and-half (or use 18% table cream); 3 cups shredded colby or 3 cups monterey jack cheese; ground black pepper (to taste); grated parmesan cheese; crouton (use as much as you like)

Servings: persons

2 -3 large onions (chopped or thinly sliced)
4 tablespoons butter
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
4 cups half-and-half (or use 18% table cream)
3 cups shredded colby or 3 cups monterey jack cheese
ground black pepper (to taste)
grated parmesan cheese
crouton (use as much as you like)

1
In a large saucepan saute onion and pinch cayenne pepper in butter until the onions are just lightly golden (about 12 minutes, can add in 1 teaspoon sugar to speed up the browning process).
2
Stir in flour and salt until blended.
3
Gradually add half and half cream until blended.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5
Season with ground black pepper to taste.
6
Stir in Colby or Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
7
Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and croutons.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 large onions (chopped or thinly sliced), 4 tablespoons butter, 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste), 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Cheesy-Onion Soup 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.

Cheesy-Onion Soup

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