Post by mandie68 on Jun 3, 2007 13:37:35 GMT -5
Swiss Cheese Soup
4 slices lean bacon, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 rib celery, chopped
3 green onions, including tops, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tablespoon parsley, chopped
Brown the bacon lightly in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Add onion, celery and green onions and cook over low
Heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth,
Rolled oats, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce
Heat and simmer slowly, uncovered, for about 40
Minutes. Do not let the soup boil. Carefully puree in
Batches in a blender and return it to the heat. Stir the
Grated cheese into the soup and then add cream.
Simmer until hot, but do not boil. Ladle soup into
Bowls and sprinkle with a little fresh chopped parsley.
Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
4 slices lean bacon, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 rib celery, chopped
3 green onions, including tops, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tablespoon parsley, chopped
Brown the bacon lightly in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Add onion, celery and green onions and cook over low
Heat until soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth,
Rolled oats, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce
Heat and simmer slowly, uncovered, for about 40
Minutes. Do not let the soup boil. Carefully puree in
Batches in a blender and return it to the heat. Stir the
Grated cheese into the soup and then add cream.
Simmer until hot, but do not boil. Ladle soup into
Bowls and sprinkle with a little fresh chopped parsley.
Serve hot. Makes 4 to 6 servings.