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Recipe: French Onion and Mushroom Soup with Bourbon and Swiss Cheese

JBF Editors

French Onion and Mushroom Soup with Bourbon and Swiss Cheese

French Onion and Mushroom Soup with Bourbon and Swiss Cheese

JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

At first glance, chef J. J. Kingery's version …



At first glance, chef J. J. Kingery's version of French onion soup appears to be run-of-the-mill bistro fare. But there are some surprises lurking underneath that crunchy and golden blanket of cheese, like earthy mushrooms that have been cooked in sherry, as well as a generous splash of bourbon. Get the recipe here.