Description
This Crack Chicken Soup recipe is a creamy, flavorful twist on classic chicken soup. Loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon, it’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices diced bacon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
- 3 cups chopped baby spinach
- ⅓ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- Fresh parsley (optional)
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Butter:
Vegetables:
Broth and Seasonings:
Proteins and Dairy:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add butter to the pot. Once melted, add onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Simmer Broth: Stir in chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add chicken, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Spinach: Add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Finish: Stir in heavy cream and cook until warm. Serve, topping each bowl with cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can customize the ranch seasoning mix to suit your taste preferences.
- For a thicker soup, add more cream cheese or cheddar cheese.
- This soup reheats well but may need a splash of chicken broth to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup Recipe, Creamy Chicken Soup
