About
The feeling of eating a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold and rainy day can't be beat... except by this soup. Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is richer, creamier, and meatier thanks to the infusion of bacon flavor and crispy bacon pieces. Filled with tender noodles and melty sharp cheddar cheese, Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is chicken noodle soup will everything you love taken to the next level. Since it only takes 30 minutes to make, why would you wait on making it?
Ingredients
- vegetable oil, to taste
- 12 slices bacon, thick-cut
- 3 cups chicken breast, cooked, shredded or chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed chicken soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair
- 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1 -Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet.
Step 2 -Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3 -Transfer the bacon slices to paper towels to drain, then when it is cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon. Set it aside.
Step 4 -In a large soup pot, add the chicken, the carrots, the celery, the soup, the chicken stock, the milk, the cream cheese, the ranch dressing mix, and the reserved bacon.
Step 5 -Bring the soup mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 6 -Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Step 7 -Add the spaghetti and the grated cheese.
Step 8 -Let it simmer until the spaghetti is cooked to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 9 -Serve.

Grocery Prices Are Out of Control — These Tricks Will Help
Sponsored

15 Sheet Cake Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

The Dumb Money Mistake You’re Probably Still Making
Sponsored

13 Sheet-Pan Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Perfect Pear Bread
Breakfast & Brunch

9x13 Dinner Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Mimi's Famous French Toast Dunkers
Breakfast & Brunch

15 Spring Veggie Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Banana Cream Pie Oats
Breakfast & Brunch

15 Retro Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Very Berry Shake
Drinks

12 Mother's Day Treats
By: Rosa L.

Aunt Carol's Apricot-Glazed Ham
Main Courses

12 Mother's Day Dishes
By: Jennifer A.

Orange Pork Stir-Fry
Main Courses

12 St. Pat's Day Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Risotto Boats
Main Courses

15 Spring Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Chicken Nugget Parmesan Casserole
Main Courses

Taste the World in 10 Dishes
By: Robert W.

Root Beer Ribs
Main Courses

10 Valentine's Day Treats
By: Jennifer A.

Homestyle Chocolate Chip Muffins
Breakfast & Brunch

8 Super Bowl® Drink Recipes
By: Robert W.

Easy Weenies
Apps & Snacks

12 Super Bowl® Dip Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Shrimp & Avocado Salsa
Apps & Snacks

18 Tater Tot Recipes
By: Ashley S.