Description
This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup combines classic chicken soup ingredients with creamy cheese, shredded chicken, and turkey bacon, creating a rich, comforting meal perfect for any season. Its simple preparation and cozy flavors make it ideal for family dinners or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium optional)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups egg noodles (or preferred noodles)
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 3 more minutes until slightly softened.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Stir to combine, and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Lower the heat, add cubed cream cheese, and stir until it melts smoothly into the broth.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese melts and blends in.
- Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles and cook for 7-10 minutes until tender.
- Add Turkey Bacon: Stir in crumbled turkey bacon, allowing it to heat through.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese.
- Freeze before adding noodles for better texture upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g