Description
Hearty chicken cordon bleu soup combines classic French flavors in a comforting bowl. Rich ingredients and creamy textures make this soup perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked, cut bite-size
- 4 ounces (113 grams) ham, cubed
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
Thickening and Flavor Agents:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons stone ground mustard
- 1/2 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) parsley, chopped
- Croutons for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Warm butter in a large soup pot over medium heat, sautéing diced onions until translucent and tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the softened onion mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour half of the milk, cream, and broth into the pot, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps and create a silky base.
- Incorporate remaining liquids, raising heat to medium-high and bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Allow soup to boil for 60 seconds, continuously stirring to maintain a consistent texture and prevent sticking.
- Remove pot from heat, then fold in shredded chicken, diced ham, dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and shredded cheese.
- Stir ingredients until cheese completely melts and blends into the creamy soup, creating a uniform consistency.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls, optionally garnishing with crispy croutons for added crunch and texture.
Notes
- Swap meats easily by using turkey ham or prosciutto for different flavor profiles.
- Balance soup thickness by adjusting flour quantity if you prefer a thinner or thicker consistency.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra diced chicken or incorporating additional Swiss cheese for richer flavor.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and monitoring salt additions during seasoning process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg