Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
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
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
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
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
Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 5
Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- 6
Stir in the cream and cook until warm. Serve and top each bowl with the cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh parsley.