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Rich and Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

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This indulgent soup transforms chicken cordon bleu into a comforting bowl, combining chicken, ham and Swiss cheese in a creamy mustard-infused broth.

Clare Greco
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:26:49 GMT
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Your New Favorite Comfort Soup

After perfecting this Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup recipe in my kitchen I can't imagine winter without it. The combination of tender chicken smoky ham and melty Swiss cheese in that velvety broth creates pure comfort in a bowl. I love how it captures all those classic Chicken Cordon Bleu flavors while being so much simpler to make.

Simple Yet Sophisticated

This soup brings something special to the dinner table. That rich creamy broth carries hints of tangy stone ground mustard while chunks of chicken and ham make it satisfying enough for a main course. Whether I'm serving it on a busy weeknight or for guests everyone asks for seconds.

What You'll Need

Would you like me to share the ingredient list for creating this creamy comforting soup?

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Creating Your Soup

I can walk you through my tested method for achieving that perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Serving and Storing

  • Perfect Pairings: Top with crunchy garlic croutons or serve with crusty bread for dipping. A fresh green salad on the side makes it a complete meal.
  • Keeping It Fresh: Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. When reheating add a splash of cream or broth to bring back that silky texture.
  • Freezer Note: Since this soup has a cream base I don't recommend freezing it the texture just isn't the same after thawing.

Kitchen Wisdom

  • Cheese Success: I always grate my own Swiss cheese it melts so much better than pre-shredded.
  • Time Saver: Grabbing a rotisserie chicken makes this soup even easier.
  • Make It Your Own: Sometimes I add diced carrots or celery for extra texture or swap in Gruyère cheese for a different flavor.
  • Extra Depth: A splash of white wine while cooking the vegetables adds amazing flavor to the broth.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use milk instead of cream?

Using all milk will make it thinner. For best results, keep at least some cream.

→ How do I prevent the cheese from clumping?

Remove soup from heat before adding cheese and stir until melted.

→ Can I freeze this soup?

Not recommended as cream-based soups can separate when frozen and thawed.

→ What's the best chicken to use?

Rotisserie chicken works great, or any cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces.

→ How do I reheat leftovers?

Heat gently over low heat, stirring often to prevent separation.

Creamy Chicken Soup

A creamy soup inspired by chicken cordon bleu, featuring tender chicken, ham and melted Swiss cheese in a rich mustard cream base.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: French-American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 bowls)

Dietary: Low-Carb

Ingredients

01 1/4 cup butter.
02 1/2 onion, diced.
03 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
04 2 cups whole milk.
05 1 cup heavy cream.
06 1 cup chicken broth.
07 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced.
08 4 ounces ham, cubed.
09 4 teaspoons stone ground mustard.
10 1/4 cup parsley, chopped.
11 6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded.
12 Salt and pepper to taste.
13 Croutons for serving (optional).

Instructions

Step 01

Melt butter in a medium soup pot and cook onion for 10 minutes.

Step 02

Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 03

Gradually add half of the milk, cream, and chicken broth.

Step 04

Add the remaining liquids and bring to a boil.

Step 05

Boil for 1 minute, then remove mixture from heat.

Step 06

Add cooked chicken, ham, mustard, and parsley to the mixture.

Step 07

Stir in shredded Swiss cheese until melted and combined.

Step 08

Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with croutons if desired.

Notes

  1. Great for using leftover chicken.
  2. Best served fresh.
  3. Don't freeze cream soups.
  4. Can use rotisserie chicken.
  5. Perfect comfort food.

Tools You'll Need

  • Medium soup pot.
  • Whisk.
  • Measuring cups.
  • Cutting board.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (milk, cream, cheese).
  • Wheat (flour).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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