Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this rich and creamy soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or a hearty meal during the fall season.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken, diced ham, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half and shredded Swiss cheese, cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Gruyère cheese works well in place of Swiss for a bolder flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use whole milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
