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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe to Warm Your Soul

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup blends comforting flavors with creamy richness, making it a perfect one-pot dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into ½-inch cubes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade or low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can consider half-and-half for a lighter option
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Diced Ham Opt for thick ham cubes
  • 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese Gruyère can be a tasty alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used
  • a pinch Nutmeg Use sparingly
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • optional Croutons

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into ½-inch cubes, seasoning them generously with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor.
  2. Sauté Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the pieces are golden and cooked through.
  3. Add Aromatics: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, roughly 3-4 minutes.
  4. Make Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the chicken and onion mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  5. Add Liquid: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  7. Serve: Ladle the creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use freshly shredded Swiss cheese for optimal melting. Be cautious not to boil the soup after adding dairy. Store leftovers in shallow containers for faster cooling.

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