Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe a flavorful twist on traditional chicken noodle soup, featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and savory seasonings. With the addition of cream cheese and ranch seasoning, this recipe creates a creamy and irresistible comfort food that's sure to become a household favorite.
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or stockpot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Pasta strainer
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great here!
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 carrots thinly sliced
- 1 1-ounce packet ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces dried egg noodles
Instructions
Cook the Bacon:
- ● In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy.
- ● Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- ● Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot for added flavor.
Sauté the Veggies:
- ● Add the chopped celery and sliced carrots to the pot with the bacon grease.
- ● Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Soup’s On!:
- ● Pour in the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix.
- ● Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Chicken Time:
- ● Add the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Noodle Power:
- ● Stir in the egg noodles and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.
Cheesy Goodness:
- ● Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.
- ● Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and Savor:
- ● ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with the reserved crumbled bacon.
- ● Enjoy this comforting and flavorful crack chicken noodle soup!