Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup brings all the beloved flavors of the classic French-inspired dish into a rich, creamy, one-pot meal. It’s a perfect comfort food—savory ham, juicy chicken, Swiss cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard all in a velvety broth. This easy soup is hearty enough for dinner and elegant enough for entertaining, and it’s made simple with rotisserie chicken and store-bought cubed ham. Topped with croutons for crunch and extra Swiss for flavor, it’s the cozy upgrade your soup routine needs. Whether you're cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, this soup delivers big on flavor.

Ingredients

• ¼ 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 (adjust to taste)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth

• 1 pint heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 4 cups cooked and cubed chicken (e.g. 1 rotisserie chicken)

• 1 (8 oz) package cubed ham

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened

• Shredded Swiss cheese (for serving)

• Croutons (for serving)
  
  

Directions

1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until vegetables are softened (about 10 minutes).

2. Build the Soup: Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, chicken, ham, and softened cream cheese.

3. Simmer: Let the soup cook until hot and the cream cheese is fully melted and blended into the broth, stirring occasionally.

4. Taste and Adjust: Taste for seasoning and adjust salt or pepper as needed.

5. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded Swiss cheese and croutons.
   
   

Estimated Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 bowl)

• Calories: 463 kcal

• Fat: 42g

  • Saturated Fat: 24g

• Cholesterol: 149mg

• Sodium: 1266mg

• Carbohydrates: 8g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 5g

• Protein: 15g

• Vitamin A: 4187 IU

• Vitamin C: 3mg

• Calcium: 92mg

• Iron: 1mg