Description
Hearty Crack Chicken Noodle Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending creamy ranch-infused chicken with tender noodles. Comfort seekers and flavor enthusiasts will find pure satisfaction in this irresistible one-pot wonder.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot and heat to medium-high, creating a foundation for your aromatic soup base.
- Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, allowing the aromatics to bloom.
- Add chicken broth and whole chicken breasts, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Cook chicken breasts until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from broth, shred using two forks, and set aside while maintaining the simmering liquid.
- Incorporate cream cheese and heavy cream into the broth, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper into the creamy base, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and add egg noodles, cooking until noodles become tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, providing a crispy textural contrast to the creamy soup.
- Garnish with fresh chives and parsley just before serving, adding a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy this indulgent, comfort-laden soup while hot.
Notes
- Ensure precise chicken cooking by using a meat thermometer to guarantee it reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version that maintains creamy texture while reducing caloric content.
- Customize soup for gluten-sensitive diets by replacing egg noodles with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Maximize flavor development by allowing soup to simmer gently, which helps ingredients meld together and creates deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 688
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1240 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg