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Easy Recipes Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

A creamy, comforting chicken cordon bleu soup with tender chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the shredded chicken and diced ham, stirring to combine.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the half-and-half and Dijon mustard.
  8. Gradually add the Swiss cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of half-and-half and reduced-fat cheese.