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chicken cordon bleu soup

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Recipe by
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@ER1234
Anywhere, AL

This is a new twist on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. All in one pot, this soup has all the flavor of the original dish.

yield 6 -8
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For chicken cordon bleu soup

  • 5 c
    water
  • 4 tsp
    chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1/2 c
    diced celery
  • 3 or 4
    boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
  • 1 1/2 c
    ham cubes
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    shredded swiss cheese

How To Make chicken cordon bleu soup

  • 1
    Add water, bouillon, onion, celery, chicken, ham, tarragon, basil and garlic powder to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Then add back into the slow cooker.
  • 2
    Prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour very slowly while whisking it in to the butter. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Stir until thickened. Then add in another 2 cups of soup and stir until smooth. Add all back into the slow cooker and stir. Season to taste.
  • 3
    Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with shredded Swiss cheese.
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