French cheese soup with chicken
4 servings
60 minutes
French cheese soup with chicken is an exquisite combination of tender chicken meat, aromatic broth, and rich creamy texture. The roots of this dish trace back to the traditions of French cuisine, where cheese holds a prestigious place. Its velvety flavor beautifully complements the tenderness of the chicken and the light sweetness of carrots. Potatoes add heartiness, while spices and herbs provide subtle aromatic notes. Serving it with croutons makes it an ideal option for a cozy lunch. This soup warms on cold days, delighting with its refined taste and simplicity in preparation. It is suitable for family dinners or festive tables, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. French elegance in every spoon!
1
Place meat in a 3-liter pot and add water. Once the broth starts to boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt, a few peppercorns, and 2-3 bay leaves. Boil for 20 minutes from the moment it starts boiling. Then remove the meat.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: 2 pieces
- Bay leaf: 3 pieces
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Peel and dice the potatoes. Dice the onion. Grate the carrot. Cut the meat into small pieces. Grate or cube the processed cheese (if in bar form).
- Potato: 400 g
- Onion: 150 g
- Carrot: 180 g
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Processed cheese: 200 g
3
Add potatoes to the boiling broth. 5-7 minutes from the boiling point.
- Potato: 400 g
4
At this time, make a light sauté in butter. First add the onion, then the carrot. Slightly salt and pepper. Add the sauté to the soup and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Butter: to taste
- Onion: 150 g
- Carrot: 180 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Then add the chopped meat. Boil for 3-4 minutes, add the melted cheese, stir well, and turn off the heat.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Processed cheese: 200 g
6
Sprinkle with greens before serving. Optionally serve with croutons.
- Green: to taste
- Toast: to taste