Description
Cordon Bleu Soup is a creamy and flavorful dish inspired by the classic chicken Cordon Bleu. It features tender chicken, ham, and cheese in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Add chicken, ham, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Swiss cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation.
- Adjust cheese type according to preference.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cordon Bleu Soup, Chicken Soup, Creamy Soup