Croque Monsieur Soup
"A twist on the classic French bistro sandwich -- creamy cheese soup with ham, topped with a thick slice of cheesy French bread -- Ooh la la!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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2 large sweet onions, cut in half and thickly sliced (4 cups)
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken stock (from 32-oz carton)
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut in cubes
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2 cups half-and-half
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2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère cheese (10 oz)
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2 cups chopped cooked ham (about 10 oz)
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3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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8 slices (1-inch thick) French bread
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Cornichons, if desired
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