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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

A steaming bowl of creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup with chunks of chicken and egg noodles, seasoned with pepper.
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Make this rich, flavorful, and addictive chicken noodle soup using cream cheese and ranch seasoning for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups cooked egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in thyme, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Add the cream cheese cubes. Stir constantly until the cream cheese melts completely into the broth, creating a creamy base.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil after adding cream.
  8. Add the cooked egg noodles. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.
  9. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, topped with crumbled bacon if you are using it.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and stir this slurry into the simmering soup before adding the noodles.
  • You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables for fresh carrots and celery if you need a faster preparation.

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