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Cheesy Ranch Chicken Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food

Cheesy Ranch Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and flavorful ranch-inspired seasonings into one hearty, comforting bowl. With fresh spinach and rich broth, this one-pot recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. It's easy to make, customizable, and packed with bold, satisfying flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the Bacon: Fry diced bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the rendered fat.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add butter, diced onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until softened and fragrant.
  3. Simmer the Broth: Pour in chicken broth, then stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, chives, salt, pepper, and the bay leaf. Simmer gently.
  4. Add Shredded Chicken: Stir in the cooked chicken and let it simmer for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Melt Cream Cheese: Reduce the heat and whisk in the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add Cheddar Cheese: Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
  7. Add Spinach and Cream: Toss in baby spinach and let it wilt, then stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf and serve the soup hot, garnished with crispy bacon and scallions.