Description
A creamy, comforting soup filled with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich flavors that evoke childhood nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (plus extra for garnish)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream or milk (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes, then shred.
- Prepare the soup base by combining chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a pot over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions or chives before serving.
Notes
This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Always thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg