Name: Creamy Swiss Onion Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons butter, divided -; 1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread -; 3 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced -; 1-1/2 cups water -; 4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 1-3/4 cups milk, divided -; 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided -; Pepper to taste -; Fresh minced chives or parsley -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Swiss Onion Soup

1. 7 tablespoons butter, divided -

2. 1-1/2 cups cubed day-old bread -

3. 3 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced -

4. 1-1/2 cups water -

5. 4-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules -

6. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

7. 1-3/4 cups milk, divided -

8. 1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided -

9. Pepper to taste -

10. Fresh minced chives or parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Swiss Onion Soup

1. Stage

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter; toss with bread cubes. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Stage

Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper.

4. Stage

Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives.