Ingredients
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- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked Turkey Bacon, crumbled
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and sprinkle in ranch seasoning mix along with onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, paprika, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Let the soup simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in butter until melted; then add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in crumbled Turkey Bacon and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped green onions or more shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. For an ultra-creamy texture, blend part of the soup before adding cheeses.