Onion Soup With Portabella Swiss Cheese Topping

Name: Onion Soup With Portabella Swiss Cheese Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 portabella mushrooms; 2 sweet onions (large); ½ cup sherry wine (sweet); 32 ounces beef broth; 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (sweet); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ tablespoon basil (fresh, chopped); ½ teaspoon thyme (dried); 2 cups swiss cheese (shredded); salt (to taste); pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
4 portabella mushrooms
2 sweet onions (large)
½ cup sherry wine (sweet)
32 ounces beef broth
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (sweet)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon basil (fresh, chopped)
½ teaspoon thyme (dried)
2 cups swiss cheese (shredded)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

1
Clean portabella mushrooms and remove gills by gently scraping them out with a teaspoon.
2
In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter and saute mushrooms until tender.
3
Slice each mushroom into bite sized pieces, divide into 4 piles (set aside).
4
Clean and slice onions.
5
In stock pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and saute onions until caramelized stirring frequently (about 2 hours on low).
6
Add sherry, cook for 4-5 minutes on medium high heat or until you can't smell the alcohol odor anymore.
7
(stirring frequently).
8
Add beef broth, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, basil, thyme and bring to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Use 4 oven proof bowls and ladle soup into each bowl.
10
Place one pile of chopped mushrooms in each soup bowl and top with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese.
11
Broil until cheese is bubbly.
12
Remove from oven.
13
Salt & pepper to taste.
14
Enjoy!

387

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 4 portabella mushrooms, 2 sweet onions (large), ½ cup sherry wine (sweet), and more.

Yes, Onion Soup With Portabella Swiss Cheese Topping 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!