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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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.

French Onion Soup with Shaved Swiss Cheese

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