Description
A comforting bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup with tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and a rich, velvety texture, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 8 slices turkey bacon (crumbled)
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 32 oz. package low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10.75 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 package (1 oz.) dry ranch seasoning mix
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning over vegetables and stir for about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and add the cream of chicken soup, whisk until smooth.
- Add uncooked spaghetti noodles, chopped chicken, and crumbled turkey bacon. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer the soup for 15 minutes until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, stir in cheddar cheese and half-and-half, and continue stirring until melted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot in deep bowls, garnished with crackers or extra cheddar.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat half-and-half and low-fat cheddar. You can also prep ingredients in advance for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food, one pot meal, quick dinner