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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Noodle Soup

This Bacon Cheddar Ranch Chicken Noodle Soup takes the classic recipe to a new level with the addition of cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, chives, and...of course...bacon! Perfect for the cold months of winter and equally delicious all year round, if you love a good creamy chicken noodle soup, you'll love this recipe!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 12 oz. bacon chopped
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups dry noodles
  • 2 1 oz. dry ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Add chopped bacon to a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain well.
  2. While bacon is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chopped onion and saute over medium heat 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth to onion; bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in noodles and boil 1-2 minutes less than package instructions.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine half & half and ranch dressing mix. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Stir mixture into soup and whisk until combined.
  6. Add shredded chicken and heat through.
  7. Serve with cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, and minced chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g