Description
Crack Chicken Soup is a creamy, comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and spinach. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this hearty, flavorful soup makes for the perfect cozy dinner that will have your family coming back for more!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
4 slices turkey sausage, diced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
½ tsp ground black pepper
4 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups chopped baby spinach
⅓ cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Sausage: In a large Dutch oven, cook the diced turkey sausage until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Sauté Vegetables: Add butter to the pot, then sauté the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
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Simmer Soup: Stir in the chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, and cooked shredded chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
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Make it Creamy: Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and the soup is smooth.
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Add Spinach & Cream: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Add the heavy cream and heat until the soup is warmed through.
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Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with the cooked sausage, additional shredded cheese, and fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Add Noodles: For a heartier soup, you can add egg noodles to make it even more filling.
Low-Carb: Omit the noodles for a low-carb, high-protein version of this soup.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
