Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup has all the flavors of the classic dish without the fuss! This easy, one-pot comfort meal is loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1/4 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, more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken, about 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken (1 pound); leftover holiday turkey works great, too!
- 1 (8 oz) package cubed ham; leftover holiday ham works great, too!
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened to room temperature
- Swiss cheese, shredded, for serving
- Homemade croutons for serving (store-bought is also fine!)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Once melted, add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring regularly, until the carrots have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, cream, Dijon mustard, chicken, ham, and cream cheese, then cook, stirring regularly, until the soup is hot and the cream cheese has melted.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary, then spoon into bowls and serve with shredded Swiss cheese and croutons!
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include Swiss cheese or croutons.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until hot.
- Leftover holiday turkey can be used instead of chicken, and leftover holiday ham works well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American