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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty Crack Chicken Noodle Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a cozy dish that blends tender chicken, savory bacon, and creamy textures, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut!
  • 1 can Condensed Chicken Soup Go for low-sodium to keep it healthier.
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Stock Regular stock works if that's what you have.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Feel free to substitute with 2% or skim.
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery Green bell pepper can be a crisp alternative.
  • 1 cup Sliced Carrots Using frozen carrots? They’ll still do the trick.
Extra Flavor
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix Always use the dry version for best results!
  • 6 slices Cooked Crumbled Bacon Consider pancetta or turkey bacon if desired.
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese Switch to sharp cheddar for a more robust flavor.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter soup.
Noodles
  • 8 oz Thin Spaghetti or Angel Hair Opt for gluten-free pasta if desired.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, crisp up the bacon until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and crumble the bacon.
  2. In the same Dutch oven, combine the cooked shredded chicken, condensed chicken soup, low-sodium chicken stock, whole milk, and cream cheese. Add the chopped celery, sliced carrots, and ranch dressing mix, stirring until well blended.
  3. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, which should take about 5 minutes.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. After simmering, stir in the uncooked thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta along with the shredded mild cheddar cheese. Continue to simmer for another 8-10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
  6. Ladle your soup into bowls and generously top with the reserved crumbled bacon. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup freezes well; portion it out for comforting meals on busy days. To maintain texture, consider storing noodles separately.

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