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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

This crack chicken noodle soup is thick, creamy, and loaded with ranch flavor, shredded chicken, egg noodles, cheddar, and bacon. A one-pot comfort dinner that disappears fast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 packet about 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10 ounces egg noodles
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Add chicken, ranch seasoning, black pepper, and dried parsley. Stir.
  • Bring to a light boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cover and simmer 18 to 22 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return it to the pot.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese cubes a few at a time until fully melted.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add egg noodles and simmer 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in spinach (if using) until wilted. Add lemon juice (if using).
  • Serve topped with crumbled bacon and optional garnish.

Notes

  • For the best leftovers, store noodles separately or cook noodles fresh when reheating.
  • If the soup thickens too much, add more broth a little at a time until it’s the consistency you like.
  • Keep bacon for topping only, so it stays crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 430gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 280mgIron: 2mg