Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, smoky ham, and creamy Swiss cheese into a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy a warm bowl that evokes nostalgia and indulgence with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz thick-cut smoked ham, diced
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in dried thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese; stir until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.
- Serve in bowls garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate spinach or mushrooms into the soup. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.