Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
A rich and creamy chicken noodle soup loaded with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Pure comfort in a bowl—perfect for chilly days and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth use low-sodium if desired
- 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works great
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces frozen egg noodles
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half and half or milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped green onions for garnish
- extra shredded cheddar and crispy bacon for topping
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add ranch seasoning mix. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked bacon. Stir to combine.
- Add frozen egg noodles and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cubed cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and half and half. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls.
- Top each serving with extra cheddar, bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
To make ahead, prepare the soup base without noodles or dairy and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Add noodles and cheeses just before serving. For a gluten-free version, substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta or rice. To keep bacon crispy, reserve some for topping instead of mixing it all in.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
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