Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup transforms the classic dish into creamy comfort with tender chicken, diced ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard in velvety broth. Ready in 40 minutes, it’s a cozy one-pot meal perfect for chilly days.

Why This Recipe Works

• Roux creates thick, spoonable texture without heavy cream alone.
• Ham and Swiss replicate cordon bleu flavors effortlessly.
• Dijon adds signature tang balancing richness.
• Mixed vegetables provide nutrition and color.
• Uses rotisserie chicken for speed.

Ingredients & Prep

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half or milk
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1½ cups diced ham
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• Salt, pepper, thyme pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt butter in large pot; sauté onion, carrots, celery 6–8 minutes until soft. Add garlic 1 minute.
2. Sprinkle flour over veggies; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in broth gradually until smooth.
3. Add half-and-half, chicken, ham, and Dijon; simmer 15 minutes until thickened.
4. Stir in Swiss cheese off heat until melted. Season to taste.
5. Serve with crusty bread or croutons.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate up to 4 days; reheat gently with milk splash. Freeze up to 2 months.

FAQs

Cheese grainy?
Add off heat slowly using freshly shredded blocks.

Too thick?
Thin with broth during reheating.

Vegetarian?
Swap chicken/ham for mushrooms and veggie broth.

Conclusion

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup delivers restaurant comfort at home cheesy, hearty perfection.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Recipe

Print Recipe

A creamy, comforting Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup inspired by the classic dish. Loaded with tender chicken, savory ham, Swiss cheese, and a rich, velvety broth perfect for cozy dinners.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

• 1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• 2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
• 3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
• 4. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to remove raw taste.
• 5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
• 6. Add milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
• 7. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
• 8. Stir in chicken, ham, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• 9. Reduce heat to low and stir in Swiss cheese until melted and creamy.
• 10. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• 11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Gruyère cheese works well as a substitute for Swiss.
• Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast for a complete meal.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 780mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 26g
• Cholesterol: 120mg

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