Swiss Cream Soup
Source of Recipe
Aliota's on Bluemound
List of Ingredients
-1 medium onion, finely chopped
-1 cup dry white wine
-1/2 gallon chicken stock
-3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
-3/4 cup flour
-2 cups whipping cream
-1 cup purchased Swiss almond cheese spread
-1/2 pound Swiss cheese, cut into small cubes
-Salt to taste
-White pepper to taste
-Whipped cream for garnish
-Toasted almonds for garnish
Recipe
-In large saucepan, saute diced onions in wine until translucent.
-Add stock and bring to boil.
-Turn off heat.
-Blend butter with flour until smooth to make a roux.
-Add cream and roux to stock, stirring until roux is completely dissolved.
-Return to heat and simmer mixture 10 to 15 minutes to cook roux and thicken, stirring often to keep from scorching.
-Turn off heat.
-Add cheese spread and cheese cubes; mix until cheese is melted, but do not boil or cheese will become grainy.
-Season to taste with salt and pepper.
-Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
-Serve hot.
-Makes about 16 servings, 1 cup each.
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