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Swiss Cream Soup Recipe


Swiss Cream Soup Recipe
This is very tasty. Very different and oh so good. I have served this as a first course at an elegant five course dinner party but have also served it as a main dish when we want something warm and comforting. I usually serve this with melon on th... More

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Ingredients
  • 1 medium white onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 gallon chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup Swiss almond cheese spread
  • 1/2 pound Swiss cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • Whipped cream for garnish
  • Toasted almonds for garnish

Directions
  1. In large saucepan sauté diced onions in wine until translucent.
  2. Add stock and bring to boil then turn off heat.
  3. Blend butter with flour until smooth to make a roux.
  4. Add cream and roux to stock stirring until roux is completely dissolved.
  5. Return to heat and simmer mixture 15 minutes to cook roux and thicken stirring often to keep from scorching then turn off heat.
  6. Add cheese spread and cheese cubes then mix until cheese is melted but do not boil or cheese will become grainy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
  9. Serve hot.

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Yum yum, sounds like a soupy version of fondue! Any suggestions for a substitute for "Swiss almond cheese spread"?


Hi. Probably any of the cheese spreads would do. I'm thinking a smoky gouda would be nice.


Yep Soup Fondue! I need bread chunks...gonna make it!


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