Description
A rich and comforting chicken soup made with tender chicken, smoky bacon, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheddar for an irresistibly creamy bowl of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (or homemade mix)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or reserved bacon fat
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook diced bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, reserving some fat in the pot.
- Sauté garlic or onion if desired until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, shredded chicken, and ranch seasoning. Simmer gently.
- Add softened cream cheese in small chunks, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Return bacon to the pot and pour in heavy cream, mixing well.
- If using spinach or kale, fold it in just before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra bacon, cheddar, and sliced green onions.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute turkey bacon, low-fat cream cheese, or almond milk. Add extra broth if the soup is too thick, or more cream cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American