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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

This creamy and flavorful Crack Chicken Noodle Soup combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and savory ranch seasoning with classic egg noodles in a comforting broth. It's an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 oz Egg noodles
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add egg noodles and cooked shredded chicken to the pot, cooking until noodles are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and milk until smooth.
  5. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the soup until fully combined and heated through.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup.