French Cheese Soup
4 servings
60 minutes
French cheese soup is a refined and delicate dish infused with the spirit of French gastronomy. Its history roots in classic French cuisine, where cheese holds a special place. This soup combines the velvety texture of melted cheese, the richness of chicken broth, and the aroma of fresh vegetables. A light creamy note paired with spicy seasonings creates a harmony of flavors, turning simple ingredients into a true culinary masterpiece. It is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive lunches, and serving it with crispy croutons only emphasizes its sophistication. Cheese soup warms, satisfies, and provides a sense of home comfort, reminiscent of the warm traditions of French bistros.
1
In a 3-liter pot, place the meat 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 boils. Then remove the meat.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
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 block form).
- Potato: 400 g
- Onion: 1 head
- 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. Add onion, then carrot. Slightly salt and pepper. Add the sauté to the soup and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Butter: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
- 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