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Ham and Cheese Croissant Soup

Ham and Cheese Croissant Soup is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food combination. It takes the the buttery, flaky goodness of a croissant paired with the rich flavors of savory ham and melted cheese, all transformed into a warm, creamy soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 900 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick-cut ham diced
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Borsin cheese
  • 1 cup swiss cheese grated
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • 4 croissants

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the diced 6 slices thick-cut ham and diced 2 slices thick-cut bacon over medium heat until they are golden and slightly crispy. Remove excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
    6 slices thick-cut ham, 2 slices thick-cut bacon
  • Add diced 1 medium yellow onion and minced 2 cloves garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent and aromatic.
    1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Stir in 2 tsp worcestershire sauce, incorporating it into the onion and garlic mixture.
    2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • Add 2 tbsp salted butter to the pot. Once melted, sprinkle 3 tbsp flour over the ingredients to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
    2 tbsp salted butter, 3 tbsp flour
  • Gradually pour in the 3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup heavy cream stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken.
    3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Stir in ¼ cup Borsin cheese, grated 1 cup swiss cheese, and grated 1 cup gruyere cheese. Continue stirring until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy.
    ¼ cup Borsin cheese, 1 cup swiss cheese, 1 cup gruyere cheese
  • Preheat the oven broiler. Slice the 4 croissants in half and toast them under the broiler until golden brown.
    4 croissants
  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Place a toasted croissant half on top of each bowl.
Keyword Crossaints, Ham, Ham and Cheese, soup