Description
Crack Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that wraps you in warmth and flavor. This creamy, dreamy soup combines tender boneless chicken thighs with rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a luscious base that’s elevated by the savory notes of garlic and ranch dressing. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish invites everyone to gather around the table for heartwarming conversations and second helpings. With simple ingredients and a straightforward preparation process, you’ll find yourself making this delightful soup time and again—each bowl promising to deliver satisfaction with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 packet dried ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery in a large pot over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Mix in cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and ranch dressing mix; cook on low for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg