Swiss Cheese Soup (With Variation) Recipe

Name: Swiss Cheese Soup (With Variation)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shallots, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups emmenthaler cheese, shredded (6 oz); For Swiss Cheese-Cabbage Soup Variation add an additional; 1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups emmenthaler cheese, shredded (6 oz)
For Swiss Cheese-Cabbage Soup Variation add an additional
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup milk
2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cooked rice

1
In a large saucepan cook the shallots and garlic in hot butter till the onion is tender, but not brown. Stir in the chicken broth, caraway seed, salt, pepper, and ground nutmeg. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Combine the light cream or milk and flour (increase the milk or light cream by 1/2 cup if adding the cabbage and rice); add to the mixture in the saucepan. If adding the cabbage and rice, do this now as well. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
3
Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until the cheese is partially melted. Serve immediately with crusty white bread, if desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups shallots, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Swiss Cheese Soup (With Variation) 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.

Swiss Cheese Soup (With Variation)

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