Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 1/2 c. half and half (found next to the heavy cream)
• 2 1/2 c. milk
• 1 T. chicken base, or 2 chicken bullion cubes, crushed
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 c. chopped rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 c. cooked and chopped bacon
• 1 c. cubed ham
• 2 c. grated Swiss cheese (can substitute Cheddar, Gruyere, or Jarlsberg)
• croutons, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter; add flour to make a roux; cook for about 1 minute. Add the half and half, milk and the chicken base; heat for a few minutes; add the cream cheese. While continuously stirring, bring to a boil; add chicken, bacon and ham. Remove from heat; stir in Swiss cheese. Bring to low heat; stir until cheese is melted.

Serve with your favorite croutons.

5-6 servings.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes