CHICKEN CORDON BLEU SOUP

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat, sauté the chicken breasts in the olive oil until browned, about 7 to 9 minutes; remove from skillet, drain of excess oil, and set aside, keeping warm.
• In a large heavy saucepan, heat the milk and chicken broth over medium temperature.
• Add the tarragon (crushing it a bit in your hand, first), garlic, scallion, white pepper, and curry powder, and bring to a light simmer.
• Add 3/4th of the Swiss cheese gradually (reserving the remaining 1/4 for garnish), stirring constantly, until well-incorporated.
• Gradually add the white wine, then the sour cream.
• Using an immersion blender, whir the soup until all ingredients are smoothly incorporated (soup may have a tendency to separate before this point); alternately, you can pour it all into the blender or food processor.
• Put the soup back in the saucepan if you removed it, then add the ham, and the cooked chicken breast; season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
• Garnish with reserved grated Swiss cheese and basil and serve immediately.