Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Chicken Cordon Bleu in soup form with this creamy and hearty recipe. Perfect for a cozy winter meal, this soup combines tender chicken, savory ham, and melty Swiss cheese in a rich and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Soup:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Croutons for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat.
- Make Soup Base: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Add Protein and Flavor: Stir in chicken, ham, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add Swiss cheese and stir until melted.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and garnish with croutons.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of dry white wine with the broth.
- Gruyère cheese can be used in place of Swiss for a more traditional flavor.
- This soup thickens as it cools—add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
