Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion
diced
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 4 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- to tastesalt and fresh ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 package softened cream cheese
8 ounces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 to 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- sliced green scallions
for garnish
Directions
- 1
Cook diced bacon to a crisp in a Dutch Oven or soup pot.
- 2
Remove bacon from pot with a slotted spoon, leaving bacon grease in the pot.
- 3
Add butter to the pot and melt over medium-high heat.
- 4
Stir in onions and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- 6
Add chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, chives, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Add bay leaf and bring to a boil; lower heat to medium low and cook for 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir in shredded chicken; cook for 5 minutes.
- 10
Add cream cheese and whisk in until completely melted and combined.
- 11
Stir in shredded cheese; whisk until melted and thoroughly combined.
- 12
Add baby spinach; cook for 2 minutes.
- 13
Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 minute.
- 14
Taste for seasonings (salt and pepper) and adjust accordingly. Remove bay leaf.
- 15
Remove soup from heat; top with scallions and previously prepared bacon.
- 16
Serve.
Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty bowl of soup that’s packed with irresistible flavor? This Creamy Crack Chicken Soup delivers incredible cheesy comfort, making it the ultimate warm embrace for chilly days. This dish is truly a perfect winter comfort food. The magic happens when savory bacon and tender chicken combine with a rich, cheesy broth, infused with classic ranch-inspired seasonings like dill, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s a harmonious blend that creates a uniquely addictive flavor profile, perfect for satisfying those deep comfort food cravings. Prepare for a velvety smooth soup, generously laden with chunks of succulent shredded chicken and vibrant baby spinach. Each spoonful offers a burst of savory, cheesy goodness, brightened by the aromatic blend of herbs and a hint of smoky bacon. It's a remarkably quick-to-prepare dish that feels anything but, promising a deeply satisfying experience without the fuss. This soup is designed to be hearty and flavorful, a true soul-soother. Feel free to adjust the cheeses; while cheddar is specified, a blend with Monterey Jack or Colby would also be delicious. For added richness, consider incorporating a touch more heavy cream. You can also vary the greens; while baby spinach is called for, kale could offer a heartier texture if wilted properly. This Creamy Crack Chicken Soup is a quintessential winter comfort food, ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh sliced green scallions to add a touch of color and a mild oniony bite, making each bowl even more inviting.