Creamy Crack Chicken Soup 

Creamy Crack Chicken Soup is a comforting, rich, and velvety dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy broth infused with ranch seasoning. This soup is perfect for cozy evenings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have you coming back for more.

Full Recipe:  

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 small yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon dried dill weed

• ½ teaspoon dried chive

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 bay leaf

• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 3 to 4 cups baby spinach

Directions

1. Cook the Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving a small amount of bacon grease in the pot.

2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

3. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, dried chives, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Incorporate Chicken and Cream Cheese: Add the shredded chicken to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the softened cream cheese until it melts completely into the broth.

5. Add Cheddar Cheese and Spinach: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.

6. Serve: Remove the bay leaf and discard. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the cooked bacon. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 340 kcal

• Protein: 20g

• Carbohydrates: 5g

• Fat: 27g