Description
Luscious Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu Inspired Soup is the perfect dish for cozy weeknights. This creamy, savory soup combines tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese, delivering a warm embrace in every spoonful. Quick to prepare yet indulgent enough for special occasions, it’s a delightful way to bring comfort food to your table. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a bowl of this heartwarming soup, which promises to create lasting memories with each tasty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), chopped
- 8 oz smoked ham, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the chicken, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken pieces, thyme, and black pepper; cook until chicken is golden brown (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded Swiss cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg