Description
Comforting “creamy chicken noodle soup” delivers pure culinary warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen. Rich broth, tender chicken, and silky noodles combine in a soul-soothing bowl you won’t want to stop savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles:
- 6 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 8 slices bacon, crumbled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dairy, Broth, and Seasoning:
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 32 ounces (907 grams) package low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10.75 ounces (305 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 package 1 ounce (28 grams) dry ranch seasoning mix
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel with olive oil over medium-high thermal intensity, introducing diced aromatic vegetables – onions, carrots, and celery. Allow them to transform and soften, developing a golden translucency while releasing their essential flavors. Season with carefully measured salt and pepper to enhance their natural essence.
- Dust the fragrant ranch seasoning mixture across the sautéed vegetable foundation, gently stirring to distribute the herbaceous powder and awaken its complex profile. Pour chicken broth and velvety cream of chicken soup, whisking methodically to create a harmonious, smooth liquid base.
- Integrate uncooked spaghetti noodles, tender prepped chicken pieces, and crisp crumbled bacon into the simmering liquid landscape. Elevate temperature momentarily to trigger a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow ingredients to meld and transform, with noodles becoming perfectly tender and vegetables reaching optimal texture.
- Introduce grated cheddar cheese and luxurious half-and-half, stirring continuously to create a rich, creamy consistency. Let the mixture dance and combine, ensuring cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly into the soup’s complex profile.
- Perform a final flavor assessment, adjusting seasoning as needed to achieve a balanced taste experience. Ladle the steaming, creamy concoction into serving vessels, optionally crowning with a delicate sprinkle of crushed crackers for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap spaghetti noodles with gluten-free or whole wheat alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and unsalted bacon.
- Add extra veggies like zucchini or spinach for increased nutrition and color variety.
- Let soup rest for 10 minutes after cooking to enhance flavor depth and allow ingredients to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg