Swiss Cheese and Onion Soup

• garlic clove, minced↗1
• cups thinly-sliced onions3
• tablespoons butter↗5
• tablespoons flour↗3
• cups water or 2 cups stock↗2
• cups warmed milk1 1⁄2
• cups grated swiss cheese1 1⁄2
• teaspoon dry mustard3⁄4
• tablespoon dry sherry (or more, to taste)1
• teaspoon prepared horseradish↗1⁄2
• teaspoons salt (more, to taste)↗1 1⁄2
• black pepper↗
• teaspoon tamari↗1⁄2
• drops Tabasco sauce↗3
• Worcestershire sauce (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tbs. butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, onion, mustard and salt. Saute until tender.

2. 2

   Add water. Cover and simmer over low heat.

3. 3

   In a separate saucepan, melt remaining 3 Tbs. butter. Whisk in 3 Tbs. flour and cook, whisking over low heat, one minute.

4. 4

   Add milk. Cook, whisking, until uniform and thick, 5-8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add horseradish, Sherry and cheese.

6. 6

   Add cheese sauce to onion and mix thoroughly. Add pepper, tamari, Tabasco and Worcestershire. Cook over low heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Salt and pepper to taste, then serve with some fresh grated cheese on top.