Description
Discover the comforting goodness of Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup – a quick and easy creamy soup combining tender chicken, ham, and gooey cheese in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep, this hearty soup delivers classic flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 slices of cooked ham, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook and shred the chicken. Optional: use leftover cooked chicken or boil chicken breasts with seasonings.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then slowly add chicken broth and milk or cream. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
- Add shredded chicken and chopped ham into the broth mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually incorporate Swiss cheese and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite side.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken for faster preparation or leftover shredded chicken.
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with heavy cream.
- Add a splash of white wine or paprika for extra depth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg