Alpen Zwiebelsuppe (alpine Onion Soup)

Alpen Zwiebelsuppe, or Alpine Onion Soup, is a classic dish from Liechtensteiner cuisine. This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

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Alpen Zwiebelsuppe (alpine Onion Soup)

Ingredients

  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of crusty bread
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir to coat.
  3. Pour in the white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add the beef or vegetable broth and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a slice of bread and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
  6. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large pot Ladle Oven-safe bowls Baking sheet

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Alpen Zwiebelsuppe with a side of crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use beef broth instead of vegetable broth.

Cost

$15