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Crack Chicken Soup

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A creamy, bacon-laden soup that's perfect for chilly days and packed with flavor, making it a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 package dry ranch seasoning/dressing
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for garnish, optional
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • chopped green onion for garnish, optional
  • extra chopped bacon for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the ranch seasoning, black pepper, and parsley. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream cheese, and diced bacon. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese melts and integrates with the broth.
  2. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach has wilted and the cheese is fully melted.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with additional cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze without dairy. Reheat portions in saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
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