Description
Warm up with a bowl of this comforting Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, a rich and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful vegetables in a soul-soothing broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 6 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 8 slices bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 32 oz package low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 package dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables – Place a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Flavor and Broth – Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over vegetables, pour in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring until smooth.
- Add Chicken, Noodles, and Bacon – Stir in noodles, chicken, and bacon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Finish the Soup – Add cheddar cheese and half-and-half, cook until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
- Serve – Adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, garnish with crackers if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes.
- This soup freezes well for future quick meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Soup Recipe, Comfort Food Soup
