Monte Cristo Soup
Discover the unique and delicious flavors of Monte Cristo Soup. This savory and sweet bowl of goodness is made with ham, turkey, Swiss, cheddar cheese, raspberry preserves, and grilled cheese croutons!
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups (202.5 g) cooked ham, diced
- 1 ½ cups (210 g) cooked turkey, diced
- 1 cup (113 g) Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- grilled cheese croutons, for garnish
- raspberry preserves, warmed
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the onion has softened. Add garlic.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Continue cooking for another minute.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add ham and turkey. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- To serve, top each bowl with grilled cheese croutons, a drizzle of warm raspberry preserves, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup (with grilled cheese croutons) | Calories: 320kcal