Crack Chicken Soup Recipe🥣🔥
A creamy, cheesy, and ultra-flavorful soup packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning. This comfort food is perfect for chilly days!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tbsp homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped cooked bacon (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach or chopped kale (optional, for a nutritious twist)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced celery & carrots (optional, for extra texture)
Instructions:
1. Sauté the Veggies (Optional)
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Throw in the celery and carrots, giving them about 5 minutes to soften up.
2. Make the Creamy Base
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Gently heat the soup over low heat. Whisk the cream cheese into the soup a little at a time, ensuring it is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
3. Add the Chicken & Seasonings
- Stir in shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
4. Make it Extra Cheesy
- The addition of heavy cream and melted cheddar cheese creates a luxuriously creamy texture.
5. Add the Bacon & Greens (Optional)
- Stir in bacon and any greens.
6. Simmer & Serve
- Let the soup simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with extra bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs.
Serving & Variations:
✅ Serve with crusty bread, biscuits, or rice.
✅ Make it spicy: Use red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
✅ Low-Carb Version: Skip the carrots & celery, and use extra spinach.
✅ Thicker Soup? Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
You won’t be able to resist this creamy, cheesy, and utterly addictive soup. Who’s trying this tonight? 👇 😍
