
Croque Monsieur Soup
A twist on the classic French bistro sandwich -- creamy cheese soup with ham, topped with a thick slice of cheesy French bread -- Ooh la la!
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large sweet onions, cut in half and thickly sliced (4 cups)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut in cubes
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère cheese (10 oz)
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham (about 10 oz)
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices (1-inch thick) French bread
- Cornichons, if desired