Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup captures all the delicious flavors of the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu dish in an easy, comforting one-pot soup. Featuring tender chicken, savory ham, creamy cheese, and flavorful vegetables, this recipe is a family-friendly meal perfect for cozy dinners. It combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps to bring a beloved dish to your bowl without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Broth and Cream
- 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Meats and Cheese
- 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken (about 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover holiday turkey, approx. 1 pound)
- 1 (8 oz) package cubed ham (leftover holiday ham also works)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened to room temperature
For Serving
- Shredded Swiss cheese
- Homemade or store-bought croutons
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Vegetables: In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook while stirring regularly until the carrots are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Meats: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the dijon mustard, cooked cubed chicken, and cubed ham. Mix until well combined.
- Melt the Cream Cheese: Add the cubed, softened cream cheese to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until the soup is hot and the cream cheese has fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy texture.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded Swiss cheese and croutons. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup.
Notes
- The nutritional information does not include Swiss cheese or croutons used for serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave or on the stove until warmed through.
- This soup is perfect for using leftover rotisserie chicken or holiday turkey and ham, making it very convenient.
- For a thicker soup, you can reduce the chicken broth slightly or add a bit more cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, ham soup, one pot, winter comfort food, chicken cordon bleu soup, easy soup, rotisserie chicken soup
