I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare. —Janice Pogozelski, Cleveland, Ohio
Onion Cheese Soup
Onion Cheese Soup
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- Seasoned salad croutons
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced chives
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and; if desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced chives.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
