French Onion Soup with Shaved Swiss Cheese Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup with Shaved Swiss Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 3 pounds yellow onions, peeled and julienned; 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey; 2 quarts beef stock; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup freshly grated Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3 pounds yellow onions, peeled and julienned
1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
2 quarts beef stock
1 quart chicken stock
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup freshly grated Swiss cheese

1
In a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add half of the onions and cook, stirring, until dark golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
3
Add the remaining onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until a deep caramel color, about 1 hour.
4
Add the bourbon and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the remaining ingredients except the cheese, and stir well.
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 1 hour.
7
Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
8
To serve, sprinkle each portion with grated Swiss cheese.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 3 pounds yellow onions, peeled and julienned, 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 quarts beef stock, and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup with Shaved Swiss Cheese 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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French Onion Soup with Shaved Swiss Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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