Description
Comfort meets convenience in this crack chicken noodle soup, where tender shredded chicken mingles with creamy ranch seasoning. Hearty noodles and rich flavors promise a soulful meal you’ll crave, making weeknight dinners deliciously simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Additional Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pot and warm olive oil over medium temperature, introducing diced onions and allowing them to become translucent and tender.
- Incorporate minced garlic, chopped carrots, and sliced celery into the aromatic mixture, sautéing until vegetables release their vibrant essence.
- Pour chicken broth into the vegetable foundation, gently introducing shredded chicken and creating a harmonious liquid base.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, adding cubed cream cheese and stirring persistently until it dissolves completely into the broth, creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Enrich the soup with cheddar cheese, fresh dill, chopped parsley, and seasoning elements, blending until the cheese melts seamlessly.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, allowing them to cook until achieving perfect tenderness and absorbing the surrounding flavors.
- Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon throughout the soup, permitting it to warm and distribute its smoky essence.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional fresh parsley to enhance visual appeal and provide a final herbal note.
Notes
- Swap protein options by using rotisserie chicken, leftover roasted chicken, or even plant-based chicken alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and controlling added salt during cooking.
- Enhance creaminess by whisking cream cheese before adding to prevent clumping and ensure smooth texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting black pepper or adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg