Creamy Crac Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn or peas optional
- 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley or fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large pot. Cook diced chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add broth and ranch seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and cheddar until smooth.
- Return chicken to pot, add corn or peas if using, and simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Season to taste. Garnish with turkey bacon and parsley. Serve hot.