Easy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup – Creamy & Delicious
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a rich and creamy twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Loaded with shredded chicken, egg noodles, ranch seasoning, and lots of cheese, this soup is bursting with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz frozen egg noodles
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté The Veggies
- Melt the butter in a large pot over a medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Build The Soup Base
- Into the soup, add chicken broth and dry ranch mix, and stir well.
- Simmer the mixture gently.
Step 3: Add Chicken And Noodles
- Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen egg noodles.
- Let the soup simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Step 4: Make It Creamy
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the soup becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5: Add The Bacon And Serve
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and let the soup warm through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.