Description

This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty and comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy broth infused with ranch seasoning. With thin spaghetti noodles and a blend of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and vegetables, it’s a flavorful twist on traditional chicken noodle soup that’s perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Dairy

3 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken breast
1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk

Broth and Soup Base

6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (1 oz.) packet Ranch dressing mix

Vegetables

2 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery

Other Ingredients

8 oz. Thin Spaghetti or Angel Hair – uncooked
12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetable oil (for cooking bacon)

Instructions

Cook the Bacon: Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped bacon slices. Cook until the bacon is done to your preference, either crispy or slightly crispy. Once cooked, set the bacon aside to cool and then crumble it.
Prepare the Soup Base: In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken, sliced carrots, chopped celery, condensed cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken stock, whole milk, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and the cooked bacon pieces. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
Add Pasta and Cheese: After simmering, add the uncooked thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta along with the shredded mild cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir to combine and continue simmering until the pasta is nearly cooked through, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes depending on your pasta.
Serve: When the pasta is tender and the soup is hot, remove it from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with crusty bread like ciabatta for a complete meal.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can add a little more cream cheese or reduce the amount of chicken stock slightly.
If you prefer, substitute the spaghetti with other thin pasta types such as vermicelli or broken-up fettuccine.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop.
Use low-sodium chicken stock to control the salt content since bacon and soup can be salty.
Feel free to add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an herbal boost.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crack chicken noodle soup, chicken soup with bacon and cheese, creamy chicken noodle soup, ranch chicken soup, comfort food soup