Description
A comforting and creamy Crack Chicken Soup that is loaded with shredded chicken, bacon, vegetables, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
For the Vegetables and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 10 strips bacon (cooked and diced)
- 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Garnish:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz angel hair pasta (broken into smaller lengths)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients – Cook bacon in the oven until crispy. Cook and shred chicken if not already done. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables – Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Prepare the Soup Base – Whisk cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth. Add to the pot with chicken stock, Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Stir until melted.
- Incorporate Chicken and Bacon – Add chicken and bacon to the soup. Let flavors meld for a few minutes.
- Finish with Pasta and Cheese – Add pasta and cook until tender. Stir in cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy – Ladle soup into bowls, garnish as desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to your taste.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, but the pasta may continue to absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup, Bacon and Chicken Soup
