Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
1026 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
Description
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup uses cooked chopped chicken combined with chicken broth, condensed chicken soup, and whole milk to create a creamy base. Cream cheese enriches the broth with thickness, while Ranch dressing mix contributes a distinct tangy seasoning. Celery and carrot bring fresh textural contrast, and cooked, crumbled bacon adds smoky flavor. Egg noodles are added near the end to soak up the broth and provide chewiness, and shredded cheddar cheese melts in for extra richness.
The method involves bringing all ingredients except noodles and cheddar to a boil, then simmering before stirring in the noodles and cheese to cook until tender. This layered approach allows flavors to develop and ingredients to blend smoothly. The result is a creamy, hearty soup with savory chicken, smoky bacon, and the mild tang of Ranch seasoning.
This soup works well as a filling main dish on cooler days. Its creamy texture and combination of ingredients deliver satisfying warmth and varied mouthfeel, balancing soft noodles and tender chicken with crisp vegetables and rich cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 ounces condensed chicken soup can
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 2 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix package
- 12 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, thick cut
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces egg noodle dried fine, uncooked
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, combine cooked chicken, chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, chopped celery, sliced carrots, Ranch Seasoning Mix and chopped bacon.
- Bring to a boil over medium‐high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir in dried noodles and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for 5‐6 more minutes, until noodles are soft.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1026 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1026kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 74g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 266mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 2464mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4424IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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