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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU SOUP

bowl of chicken cordon bleu soup

Chicken Cordon Bleu soup

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup has all the flavors of the classic dish without the fuss! This easy soup is a one-pot comfort meal that is loved by kids and adults alike.
 Prep Time: 15 minutes
 Cook Time: 30 minutes
 Yield: 8 people


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Ingredients

  • 1/4 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 more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 4 cup cooked and cubed chicken about store-bought rotisserie (1 pound); leftover holiday turkey works great, too!
  • 1 (8 oz) package cubed ham leftover holiday ham works great, too!
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese cubed and softened to room temperature
  • Swiss cheese shredded for serving
  • Homemade croutons for serving (store-bought is also fine!)

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring regularly, until the carrots have softened, about 10 minutes.
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  • Add in the chicken broth, cream, dijon mustard, chicken, ham, and cream cheese, then cook, stirring regularly, until the soup is hot and the cream cheese has melted.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, then spoon into bowls and serve with shredded Swiss cheese and croutons!

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