Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small head cauliflower
• coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cooked
• chicken
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup finely cubed ham
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until cauliflower is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in chicken, cream, ham, mustard, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted.