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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces bacon (cut into small pieces); 4 cups chicken (cooked, shredded); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, cubed); 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, plus extra for garnish); 1 cup milk; ½ medium sweet onion (diced small); 3 stalks celery (diced small); 2 carrots (peeled, diced small); 3 cloves garlic (minced); parsley (for garnish); 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet); 6 cups chicken broth; 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (condensed); 8 ounces angel hair pasta (broken in 2-3 pieces)

Byanna orden December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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Introduction

This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a creamy, comforting meal packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a hearty dish perfect for cozy evenings or feeding a crowd.

The image shows a white pot filled with creamy soup that has small pieces of orange carrot, green herbs, and pale noodles mixed inside. A ladle holds a scoop of the thick soup, revealing soft noodles, chunks of vegetables, and fresh green parsley on top, all coated in a rich, light orange cream broth. The soup looks smooth and inviting with a mix of soft textures and bright bits of ingredients. The background and table surface are white with a marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
½ medium sweet onion, diced small
3 stalks celery, diced small
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet)
6 cups chicken broth
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces angel hair pasta, broken into 2-3 inch pieces
Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat until crispy and the fat has rendered out. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
Step 2: Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots to the pot with the bacon fat. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
Step 5: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir to combine.
Step 6: Add the cream of chicken soup, cooked shredded chicken, milk, and cubed cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 7: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8: Stir in the broken angel hair pasta and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a little cheese for garnish.
Step 9: Cook for another 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
Step 10: Remove from heat and stir in the crispy bacon, reserving some for garnish.
Step 11: Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
Step 12: Serve the soup warm, garnished with reserved bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley.

Tips & Variations

For a lower-fat version, use turkey bacon and reduced-fat cream cheese.
Swap angel hair pasta with egg noodles or small shells for a different texture.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding.

Storage

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently. If the soup thickens too much after storage, add a splash of chicken broth or milk to loosen it up while reheating.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with a creamy soup that has a thick, smooth texture in a light beige color. The soup contains small pieces of red tomato and crispy brown bacon scattered throughout. On top, there are several thin yellow cheese strips and chopped green herbs sprinkled evenly. A silver spoon is held over the bowl by a woman's hand, lifting a scoop of the soup that shows all the elements—creamy base, tomato bits, bacon, cheese strips, and herbs. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the soup a day ahead and refrigerate it. Just add the pasta when reheating to avoid it becoming overly soft or mushy.

Can I freeze Crack Chicken Noodle Soup?

This soup is best enjoyed fresh because the cream cheese and pasta can change texture after freezing. If you must freeze it, omit the pasta and add freshly cooked noodles when reheating.