Description
Heartwarming chicken noodle soup blends tender chicken, silky noodles, and rich broth for ultimate comfort. Classic American recipe delivers satisfying warmth with simple, nourishing ingredients you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 32 fluid oz (907 grams) low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 slices bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 package (1 oz/28 grams) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (1 ¾ oz/50 grams) cream of chicken soup
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Foundation: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and combine diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften, seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance flavor complexity.
- Flavor Infusion: Sprinkle ranch seasoning over vegetables, stirring to distribute evenly. Pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, whisking until a smooth, unified base develops.
- Protein and Pasta Integration: Add uncooked spaghetti noodles, diced cooked chicken, and crumbled bacon to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring periodically to ensure uniform cooking and prevent noodle clustering.
- Creamy Transformation: Incorporate grated cheddar cheese and half-and-half cream. Lower heat and allow ingredients to meld, creating a rich, velvety texture over 3-4 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to serving bowls and crown with crushed butter crackers for a delightful crispy garnish.
Notes
- Vegetable Prep Tip: Dice onions, carrots, and celery uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution throughout the soup.
- Seasoning Strategy: Toast dry ranch seasoning briefly to unlock deeper flavor profiles and enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- Noodle Cooking Hack: Stir frequently during the 12-15 minute simmering process to prevent spaghetti from clumping or sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Cheese Melting Secret: Add grated cheddar off the direct heat to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy texture without graininess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 772 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 128 mg