Crack Chicken Soup Recipe

Crack Chicken Soup Recipe

from easychickenrecipes.com
30 min
6 servings

Flavorful, cheesy, and addictive, Crack Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort meal. Shredded chicken is served in a creamy broth with ingredients like spinach, celery, and onion. What really sends it over the top is the hint of ranch!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cut into squares)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for garnish)
  • 3 cups chopped baby spinach (or kale)
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. 2

    Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the onion and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chicken broth, ranch seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add the chicken, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

  5. 5

    Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.

  6. 6

    Stir in the cream and cook until warm. Serve and top each bowl with the cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley.