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Crack Chicken Soup

A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken soup that is sure to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
Creamy Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for garnish
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, add the chicken, chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Add Creamy Ingredients
  1. Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and well combined.
  2. Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Season and Serve
  1. Add the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

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