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Crack Chicken Soup Recipe

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Hearty and creamy Crack Chicken Soup combines tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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Meat and Dairy

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 strips bacon (cooked and diced)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Pantry

  • 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta (broken into smaller lengths)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cook and shred chicken breast if not already done. Cook bacon strips until crispy and dice them. Chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
  2. Cook Bacon: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake bacon strips for 12–15 minutes until crispy. Once cooled, dice and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release aroma.
  4. Prepare the Soup Base: In a bowl, whisk condensed cream of chicken soup with whole milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the stockpot, then add chicken stock, Ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts completely, creating a creamy base.
  5. Incorporate Chicken and Bacon: Add the shredded chicken and diced crispy bacon to the simmering soup. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup gently simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
  6. Finish with Pasta and Cheese: Stir in the angel hair pasta, cooking for 6–8 minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. Once the pasta is tender, mix in shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and the soup becomes creamy and cheesy.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra bacon bits or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream cheese with Neufchâtel cheese for a lower fat option.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives to enhance flavor and presentation.
  • For a thicker soup, reduce the chicken stock slightly or add extra cream cheese.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if you need a gluten-free version.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

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