Cheesy Onion Soup

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 bowls 🏷 Onions

This creamy onion soup is a simple yet comforting dish, ready in about 20 minutes. Diced onions are cooked until browned, then combined with flour and milk to create a rich base. Grated American cheese is stirred in until melted and smooth, resulting in a velvety texture. The soup is finished with a seasoning of salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika adds a final touch of colour and flavour before serving.

Cheesy Onion Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shortening (or oil)
  • 4 onions (dice)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 cup American cheese (grated)
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • paprika (sprinkle on top)

Method

  1. Melt the shortening or oil in a pot, then add the diced onions and cook them until they are browned.
  2. Stir in the flour, mixing it in continuously.
  3. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly.
  4. Once the soup becomes hot and thick, add the grated cheese and stir until it has fully melted and the soup is smooth.
  5. Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of paprika on top before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium122900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOnions
AuthorDarlene Summers