Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Croutons
• Crispy bacon bits
• Fresh parsley