This delicious Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup comes together in about 30 minutes and is made all in one pot, making it a quick weeknight meal that your family will love! Switch up the ingredients to suit your taste, or use it as a chance to clean out the fridge, perfect for using up odd bits of chicken or veggies you might have hanging around!
Ingredient Breakdown
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced cooked turkey or chicken
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
How to Make Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Let’s dive right into the goodness of this recipe! The steps are simple, and you’ll be savoring it in no time.
1. Sauté the Vegetables
Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, toss in the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and the onion is translucent, this is when your kitchen will start smelling amazing!
2. Add Chicken and Broth
Now, go ahead and add your 2 cups of shredded chicken (or turkey). Give it a good stir to combine. Then pour in those 4 cups of chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer. This should take about 5 minutes. While that’s heating up, add in the minced garlic, oh man, the aroma here is just EVERYTHING.
3. Thicken the Soup
Once simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the 1 cup of heavy cream. Keep stirring so it doesn’t burn, and let it cook for another 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
4. Melt the Cheese
Now comes the fun part! Stir in the 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Keep stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is luxuriously creamy! If you want it thicker, let it cook a bit longer; if it’s too thick, add more broth or cream until you get the consistency you love, just like I usually do when I’m in the mood for a snuggly comforting soup.
5. Serve
Time to dig in! Ladle it into bowls and finish with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper to taste. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some fresh parsley or chives on top.
Why This Recipe Works
Comfort Food
This soup is loaded with tons of flavor, and also just a little nostalgia for me! The blend of chicken, cheese, and creamy broth brings back memories of cozy family dinners. Trust me, it’s the comfort food you never knew you needed!
Quick & Easy
Great news, you can whip this up in under 30 minutes! Seriously, if you’ve got half an hour, you’ve got dinner! It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when everyone is running around.
Customizable
The best part is you can use whatever ingredients you have on hand! Don’t have Swiss? No prob, grab cheddar or even a mix of cheeses. Not into chicken? Toss in a little leftover ham or cooked veggies, you will still end up with a delish bowl of soup.
Budget-Friendly
With everyday ingredients that you probably already have at home, you can make this soup without breaking the bank. And don’t we all love when comfort food is also easy on the wallet?
Make-Ahead Friendly
Want to get a jump on the week? Absolutely! You can make this soup a day or two in advance and keep it stored in the fridge. Just reheat when you’re ready to eat! So great for meal prep.
Serving and Storage Tips
How to Serve This Soup
You can drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top before serving for that extra touch of flavor or crank up the indulgence with some freshly grated parmesan. As for sides? A crispy baguette is perfect for dipping. Don’t forget a fresh salad to balance things out!
Storage
This soup lasts about 3-4 days in the fridge in a sealed container, perfect for leftovers!
Reheating Instructions
For reheating, I prefer using the stove, just add the soup to a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. You could also microwave individual servings, but be sure to add a splash of chicken broth or cream if it thickens too much!
Freezer Friendly?
Yes and no, this soup can be frozen, but the cream might separate when thawing. So, for best results, I recommend freezing it without the cream. Then when you’re ready to eat, heat it up and stir in the heavy cream freshly before serving!
Personal Connection
This Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup is actually my go-to recipe when I’m looking for that big, warm hug in a bowl! I’m a real sucker for cozy meals after long days, and this one hits the spot every time with its creamy texture and comforting flavors. The best part? You can use whatever you’ve got on hand, making it super versatile and downright fun to make.
If you loved this Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup, be sure to check out my Simple Potato Leek Soup, my Comforting Ham & Bean Soup, or my Garlic Soup!
These flavors. Seriously. They work so well together, and that richness, you’ve got to give it a try. I promise you’ll wow your family with this one; they’ll think you spent hours in the kitchen crafting a culinary masterpiece!
So, what are you waiting for? Go whip up a batch tonight, and let me know how much your family loved it! Follow LunaChef on Pinterest for daily meal inspiration and air fryer cooking tips
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Ingredients
Method
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery; cook for about 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and the onion is translucent.
- Add the 2 cups of shredded chicken (or turkey) and stir to combine.
- Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the 1 cup of heavy cream.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
- Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more broth or cream.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.