creamy crack chicken soup (Printable View)

Cheesy chicken and bacon soup with ranch, veggies, and tender noodles in a rich, creamy broth.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3 to 3 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
02 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
03 - 7 cups chicken broth, divided
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
06 - 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
07 - 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
08 - 1 cup bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
09 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 8 ounces thin spaghetti

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add chopped rotisserie chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, 6 cups of chicken broth, whole milk, sliced celery, carrots, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and softened cream cheese. Stir until well combined.
02 - Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture just to a rolling boil.
03 - Immediately lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes to allow vegetables to soften and flavors to develop.
04 - Add thin spaghetti to the soup, gently stirring to help noodles separate as they soften. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
05 - Continue simmering until spaghetti is just al dente, stirring often to prevent sticking or clumping.
06 - If a thinner consistency is desired, gradually stir in the remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
07 - Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Reserve some extra chicken broth to adjust the soup consistency to your preference before serving.