Description
A lighter take on the classic chicken cordon bleu, this soup combines tender chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add diced chicken, ham, garlic powder, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in Swiss cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
- For a thicker soup, add 1 more tbsp of flour.
- Substitute half-and-half for milk if you prefer a richer soup.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American