Low-carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup blends shredded chicken, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, diced ham, herbs and chicken broth into a rich, creamy keto-friendly soup. It’s a comforting, filling meal for cool evenings and an easy way to turn a favorite low-carb casserole into a warm bowl of soup. This version keeps the flavors of the classic dish while skipping high-carb ingredients like pasta or potatoes.
This soup is popular even with people who aren’t following a low-carb diet — the combination of chicken and ham makes it hearty and satisfying. It’s also forgiving: you can use leftover cooked chicken or quickly prepare frozen chicken in an Instant Pot while you assemble the base.
Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup Ingredients
The ingredient list is simple and straightforward, similar to a chicken cordon bleu casserole but adapted into a creamy soup.
Core ingredients:
- Cooked chicken (2 pounds recommended; leftover or rotisserie chicken works well)
- Diced ham (about 1 pound)
- Butter (4 tablespoons)
- Cream cheese (8 ounces)
- Shredded Swiss cheese (about 1½ cups)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Chicken broth (3–4 cups, adjust for desired consistency)
- Salt, pepper and parsley to taste
How to Make Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts and becomes smooth.
2. Pour in the heavy cream and add the diced ham. Stir to combine and heat through.
3. Add the cooked chicken and three cups of chicken broth. Simmer gently on low heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a fourth cup of broth.
4. Stir in about 1 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese and keep stirring until it melts into the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and parsley; a good starting point is ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and 1 teaspoon parsley.
5. Serve hot, garnished with additional shredded Swiss (or substitute Monterey Jack or provolone if you prefer).
Tips for Making the Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
- This soup freezes well — portion it into meal-sized containers for quick lunches or dinners.
- If you don’t have Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack, provolone, or another mild melting cheese are good substitutes.
- For a crock pot version, combine all ingredients and cook on low for about four hours, adding the shredded cheese near the end so it melts smoothly.
Keto Soup Recipes
Low-carb soups are a quick, tasty way to enjoy keto meals. They reheat well and are easy to adapt with whatever proteins and cheeses you have on hand. Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup is a great example of turning familiar flavors into a satisfying, low-carb comfort dish.
Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken, cooked and diced
- 1 pound diced ham
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.
- Add diced ham and heavy cream to the melted butter and cream cheese, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked chicken and three cups of chicken broth. Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a fourth cup of broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese and continue stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper and parsley to taste.
- Serve hot with additional shredded cheese on top.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 9 g |
Protein: 79 g |
Fat: 103 g
