Description
🍜 Dive into a creamy, ultra-comforting bowl of Crack Chicken Noodle Soup that warms the soul and satisfies every craving! 🥰
✨ This easy-to-make recipe is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, making it the perfect go-to meal for cozy nights or anytime comfort is needed! 🍲
Ingredients
3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
1 (10.5-oz) can condensed cheese soup or condensed chicken soup
6 cups low-sodium or no-salt chicken broth
1 cup milk (whole milk, 2% milk, or half & half)
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 (1-oz) package dry ranch dressing mix
12 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup cream cheese, softened (optional)
8 oz dried fine egg noodles or thin pasta
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon until crispy using a skillet, oven, or microwave, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped celery and sliced carrots to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Add the cooked or shredded chicken into the pot.
5. Pour in the can of condensed cheese soup (or condensed chicken soup) along with the chicken broth and milk.
6. Stir in the package of dry ranch dressing mix to combine all the flavors.
7. Add the crumbled bacon to the pot, reserving some for garnishing if desired.
8. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup mixture to a boil.
9. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
10. Add the dry fine egg noodles to the soup and stir them in.
11. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to melt into the soup.
12. If using, add the softened cream cheese to make the soup extra creamy.
13. Cook the soup for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
14. Taste the soup and adjust consistency if needed by thinning it with chicken broth or milk or letting it simmer longer for a thicker result.
15. Serve the soup hot and garnish with reserved bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
1. Save time by using rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful protein base in your crack chicken noodle soup.
2. Add your own twist by experimenting with garlic powder, diced onions, or fresh herbs to customize the soup’s taste.
3. Prevent soggy noodles by cooking them separately or adding them just before serving for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American