Crack Chicken Noodle Soup 

Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness. This indulgent twist on traditional chicken noodle soup is perfect for chilly nights and sure to satisfy your cravings with its delightful blend of flavors.

 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salted butter

• 1 medium carrot, diced into thin half slices (about ½ cup)

• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (¼ cup)

• ½ small yellow onion, finely minced (about ¼ cup)

• 9 cups water

• 8 ounces thin spaghetti, vermicelli, or angel hair pasta

• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 ounce Ranch seasoning mix

• 1 packet top ramen seasoning

• 2 cups rotisserie or cooked chicken, chopped

• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

• Fresh parsley, for optional garnish

• Salt and pepper, to taste

 Directions

1. Sauté Vegetables:
   In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced carrot, chopped celery, and minced onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are soft.

2. Prepare Soup Base:
   Pour in 8 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the pasta is tender, stirring frequently.

3. Add Creaminess and Flavor:
   Add the chunks of cream cheese and heavy cream to the pot, stirring continuously until the cream cheese melts completely. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Mix in the Ranch seasoning and ramen seasoning packet until fully incorporated.

4. Incorporate Proteins:
   Stir in the chopped chicken and crumbled bacon. Add chopped parsley if using. If the soup is too thick, add up to 1 additional cup of water to achieve desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon and fresh parsley if desired.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 584 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 14 g

• Protein: 22 g

• Fat: 48 g

• Saturated Fat: 22 g

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g

• Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g

• Trans Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 128 mg

• Sodium: 923 mg

• Potassium: 281 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 1 g

• Vitamin A: 2093 IU

• Vitamin C: 1 mg

• Calcium: 249 mg

• Iron: 1 mg