Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of Crack Chicken Soup, a flavorful blend of shredded chicken, bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar. This hearty soup is a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in broth, chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, seasonings. Simmer until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Add cream, spinach, cook until wilted. Serve hot with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water before adding spinach.
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Pair with crusty bread or biscuits for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
