Hot Brown Soup Recipe

Name: Hot Brown Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing; 1 small onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 clove garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded white American cheese (about 4 ounces); 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces); 1 cup diced deli ham; 1 cup diced leftover roast turkey; 6 slices baguette; 6 slices bacon; 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded white American cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 cup diced deli ham
1 cup diced leftover roast turkey
6 slices baguette
6 slices bacon
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add the broth and cream; bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to medium low, then stir in the American cheese and 1 cup cheddar until melted.
6
Add the ham and turkey and heat through, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and keep warm.
8
Spread the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
9
Transfer to the oven and toast until golden, about 10 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning, until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels, then crumble.
11
Toss the tomatoes, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
12
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the toasted baguette, the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar, the tomato-parsley mixture and bacon.
13
Photograph by David Malosh

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing, 1 small onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, 1/2 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Hot Brown Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot Brown Soup

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