Description
This easy chicken cordon bleu soup is quick, creamy, and full of flavor. A simple, healthy dinner idea that’s perfect for cold nights, busy weekdays, or holiday gatherings. Made with ham, cheese, and tender chicken, it’s one of the best cozy meal ideas out there. Try this quick and easy version tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until soft, then stir in garlic and sauté briefly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in cream cheese until smooth and melted.
- Add heavy cream, shredded chicken, and diced ham.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes to combine flavors.
- Gradually stir in Swiss cheese until fully melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth blending.
- Swap Swiss with Gruyère or provolone if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Serve with crusty bread or in a bread bowl for extra coziness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg