Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Luscious Chicken Cordon Bleu Inspired Soup, perfect for cozy weeknights. This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken, flavorful ham, and melted Swiss cheese in a rich broth, evoking the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu. With aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, this easy-to-prepare soup promises to warm you up and bring loved ones together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese, allowing it to melt into a creamy consistency.
- Lower heat slightly and mix in heavy cream until well combined and heated through without boiling.
- Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg