Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Description
The Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup combines cooked chicken and diced ham within a rich, creamy base made by cooking butter with onions and garlic, then whisking in flour, chicken broth, and half-and-half. Cream cheese and shredded Swiss cheese melt into the soup, providing a smooth, cheesy body distinctive of the cordon bleu flavor profile. The gentle cooking process ensures the cheese melts evenly without separating, resulting in a thick and comforting final dish.
This soup offers a balance of savory, smoky ham with tender chicken pieces, enveloped in a mild, cheesy broth. It is suitable for a filling lunch or light dinner. The use of prepared rotisserie chicken and commercial chicken base can be convenient for faster preparation.
Substitutions such as half cream and half milk for half-and-half can be used, and choosing a flavorful chicken broth such as a chicken base enhances the soup’s depth. Careful simmering and stirring keep the texture smooth and prevent curdling. Serve hot for best flavor and enjoy it as a standalone meal or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1/4 /4 cup butter
- 1/2 /2 white onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 /4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth (see note)
- 2 cups half-and-half (see note)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 1/4 /4 cups swiss cheese shredded
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup ham diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the better on low heat and add the diced onion. Cook onion in butter until onion is soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the flour and cook for one minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Add the cream cheese and stir until combined. Stir in Swiss cheese until melted. Stir in the chicken and ham until heated through. Serve.
Notes
- Better than Bouillon chicken base can be used to prepare the chicken broth for enhanced flavor.
- Half-and-half can be substituted with a half cream and half milk mixture if preferred.
- Using rotisserie chicken and pre-diced ham saves preparation time.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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