Name: Crack Chicken Noodle Soup: A Comfort Food Favorite
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 6 cups chicken broth (or low-sodium broth); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cups egg noodles (or any noodle of choice); 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a creamy, hearty blend of shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on cold days and sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
6 cups chicken broth (or low-sodium broth)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups egg noodles (or any noodle of choice)
1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, cooking until softened (about 4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for 3 more minutes until vegetables start to soften.
Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, and stir. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Incorporate Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low. Add cubed cream cheese, stirring until it melts and blends smoothly.
Add Seasonings and Cheese: Mix in cheddar cheese, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese melts and is well incorporated.
Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until tender.
Add Turkey Bacon: Stir in crumbled turkey bacon, letting it warm through.
Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles.
Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Adjust the creaminess by reducing the cream cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 380 kcal
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g

Keywords: Creamy chicken soup, chicken noodle comfort soup, cheesy chicken noodle soup, winter soup recipe