Description
This Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights! Packed with tender chicken, savory ham, and rich Swiss cheese, it delivers all the flavors of classic chicken cordon bleu in a creamy, low-carb soup. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cooked chicken, diced
- 1 pound diced ham
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth (divided)
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
- Stir in diced ham and heavy cream, mixing until combined.
- Add diced chicken and 3 cups of chicken broth. Let it simmer on low for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese until melted. Add the remaining cup of broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve with extra shredded Swiss cheese on top.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use a rotisserie chicken.
- If the soup becomes too thick after cooling, add a bit more chicken broth when reheating.
- Feel free to swap the Swiss cheese for Gruyère or cheddar for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 1275 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Cholesterol: 442mg