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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

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This indulgent twist on classic chicken noodle soup features creamy broth, tender chicken, and crispy bacon, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken breast Rotisserie chicken speeds this up
  • 1 can condensed chicken soup (cream of chicken)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock Or homemade
  • 1 cup whole milk Substitute half-and-half for extra richness
  • 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened Can use Neufchâtel to cut fat
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled Reserve some for garnish
  • 8 oz thin spaghetti or angel hair, uncooked
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet. Drain on paper towels, chop, and crumble. Set aside some for garnish.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine the shredded chicken, condensed chicken soup, chicken stock, whole milk, softened cream cheese, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and the packet of Ranch dressing mix. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally so the cream cheese melts smoothly.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes so the carrots soften and flavors meld.
Cooking
  1. Break the uncooked thin spaghetti into shorter pieces (optional) and add them to the pot along with the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir and simmer until the noodles are tender, about 6–10 minutes for angel hair; check package directions for timing.
  2. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping.
  3. Ladle into bowls and finish with the reserved bacon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or dill if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For gluten-free options, use gluten-free thin pasta or substitute noodles for cooked short pasta. For lower-fat versions, reduce the cheese and use 2% milk. Avoid overcooking the pasta by adding it near the end.
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