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Creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup with Bacon Ranch

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A comforting and creamy chicken noodle soup with a tangy ranch twist and crispy bacon bits, perfect for cozy nights and quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast or thighs
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  2. In the same skillet with bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid browning.
  3. Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to a large pot. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the wide egg noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to package instructions, usually 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. While noodles cook, shred the cooked chicken. Stir the shredded chicken into the soup once noodles are tender.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and ranch seasoning. Mix well and heat through for 3-5 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, keeping in mind the bacon and ranch add saltiness.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with crumbled bacon before serving.

Notes

If the soup thickens too much after resting, stir in a splash of chicken broth before reheating. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken as a shortcut. For dairy-free versions, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and use dairy-free ranch seasoning. To avoid curdling, add cream on low heat and do not boil after adding cream. Bacon can be cooked in the oven on a lined sheet pan as an alternative to skillet frying.

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Keywords: chicken noodle soup, creamy soup, bacon ranch soup, comfort food, easy dinner, quick soup recipe

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