Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
A rich, creamy soup inspired by the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu with tender chicken, smoky ham, and melty Swiss cheese. Comforting, flavorful, and easy enough for any weeknight.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or almond flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings
- Extra Swiss or mozzarella
- Fresh parsley
- Crumbled bacon
- Toasted breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to dissolve any lumps, then bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup begin to thicken.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced ham, Dijon mustard, paprika, pepper, salt, parsley, and thyme. Simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Lower the heat and stir in the Swiss cheese and mozzarella until fully melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with parsley, bacon, breadcrumbs, or extra cheese.