Description
A rich and creamy soup inspired by the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu, featuring tender chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a comforting broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced ham, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Swiss cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry.
- Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Soup