Name: chicken cordon bleu soup creamy comfort in every spoonful
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced; 150g (5.3 oz) Smoked Turkey Breast Strips, Cut into Pieces; 200g (7 oz) Halal-Certified Swiss Cheese, Grated; 1 Medium Onion, Chopped; 2 Carrots, Diced; 2 Celery Stalks, Diced; 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1 L (4 cups) Halal Chicken Broth; 250ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil; 1 tsp (5ml) Dried Thyme; Salt and Pepper to Taste; 100ml (3.4 fl oz) Heavy Cream (for swirl); 100g (3.5 oz) Grated Halal Swiss Cheese (for swirl); 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice (for swirl); ½ tsp (2.5ml) Lemon Zest (for swirl); 1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Thyme Leaves, Chopped (for swirl); 1 Tbsp (15g) Unsalted Butter (for swirl); 30g (1 oz) Panko Breadcrumbs (for crumb); 1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil (for crumb); 1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Parsley, Chopped (for crumb)

Description

Enjoy a comforting and flavorful Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup, featuring tender chicken, smoky turkey, and nutty Swiss cheese. A vibrant lemon-thyme swirl and crunchy herb crumb elevate this classic dish.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1 lb) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
150g (5.3 oz) Smoked Turkey Breast Strips, Cut into Pieces
200g (7 oz) Halal-Certified Swiss Cheese, Grated
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
2 Carrots, Diced
2 Celery Stalks, Diced
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 L (4 cups) Halal Chicken Broth
250ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil
1 tsp (5ml) Dried Thyme
Salt and Pepper to Taste
100ml (3.4 fl oz) Heavy Cream (for swirl)
100g (3.5 oz) Grated Halal Swiss Cheese (for swirl)
1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice (for swirl)
½ tsp (2.5ml) Lemon Zest (for swirl)
1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Thyme Leaves, Chopped (for swirl)
1 Tbsp (15g) Unsalted Butter (for swirl)
30g (1 oz) Panko Breadcrumbs (for crumb)
1 Tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil (for crumb)
1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Parsley, Chopped (for crumb)

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
Brown Chicken & Turkey: Add chicken and turkey; season and cook until lightly browned.
Simmer Soup Base: Add broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
Create Creamy Base: Stir in cheese and cream; simmer until smooth.
Prepare Lemon-Thyme Swirl: Melt butter, add cream, cheese, lemon juice, zest, and thyme; whisk until smooth.
Make Toasted Herb Crumb: Toast breadcrumbs in olive oil until golden; mix with parsley.
Serve & Garnish: Ladle soup, drizzle with swirl, and sprinkle with crumb.

Notes

For a smoother soup, partially blend with an immersion blender. Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg