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Creamy Crack Chicken Soup

Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
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Creamy Crack Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you up from the inside out. This rich and cheesy soup is loaded with tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and fresh spinach, making it a nutritious choice for any meal. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with loved ones, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes! Its delightful combination of flavors will satisfy both kids and adults alike, making it a family favorite. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the heartwarming taste that this Creamy Crack Chicken Soup brings to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 to 4 cups baby spinach
  • 4 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Sliced green scallions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or soup pot, cook diced turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add butter to the pot, melt it over medium-high heat, then sauté onions for 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pot by scraping up browned bits. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, chives, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add a bay leaf and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream cheese until melted, then add shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined.
  6. Fold in baby spinach and heavy cream; cook for an additional minute.
  7. Taste the soup for seasoning adjustments before serving hot, garnished with scallions and reserved turkey bacon.

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