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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

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A creamy, comforting twist on classic chicken noodle soup with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon that is perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
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
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  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.
  5. 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 depending on the type of pasta.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping.
  7. Ladle into bowls and finish with the reserved bacon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Add pasta near the end to avoid overcooking. Serve with crusty bread, garlic toast, or warm biscuits. For informal meals, top with extra crumbled bacon and green onion.
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