Out of all the chicken noodle soup recipes, this one is my favorite and is in heavy rotation during the Fall/Winter months. Packed with flavor, tender vegetables, shredded chicken, and bacon bits…..this hearty soup is a favorite with all!
Having a family of five, I try to keep my meals family friendly. Anything with pasta and chicken is usually safe from my picky eaters, which makes this soup one of our go to meals! Shredded chicken, diced carrots, celery, pasta, and bacon…combined with a flavorful broth leads to me having lots of empty soup bowls after dinner, haha!
Since my hubby isn’t a fan of soup, I tend to make ours a bit hearty and less “soup” like….however, if you want to add a bit more liquid, add an extra cup or two of broth and it’ll still be scrumptious!
Leftovers go quickly and this soup freezes perfectly! Even my kids ask to take the leftovers in their thermos’ to school! That in itself should prove just how tasty this is, right?!?!
I serve ours with warm, crusty bread and a side salad, but the choices are endless! Perhaps a side of fruit? Rolls? Crescents? Etc.
Perfect for those cold Fall/winter evenings or if you are feeling under the weather! This soup will warm you up, be simple to prepare, make the house smell wonderful, and quite budget friendly!
Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think if you try it!
This is the Dutch Oven I use and LOVE: https://amzn.to/2D8o9Qg Great gift idea too!!
Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 can condensed cheese soup (10.75 oz)
- 6-8 cups chicken broth (I use 6)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 package dry Ranch dressing mix
- 2.25 oz bacon bits (or 1 cup choppedcooked bacon)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz egg noodles
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, combine the chicken, cheese soup, broth, milk, celery, carrots, Ranch mix, and bacon bits.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the uncooked egg noodles and cheddar cheese.
- Allow to cook an additional 8 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Serve soup warm!!
Jessica w
Can you cook it in a crockpot?
Kristin
Sure! Just add the pasta towards the end! Should work great!
Danette
Made it and loved it – and I am not a ranch fan but this was sooo good
Kristin
Yea!! So glad you enjoyed this! Its a new favorite in my house for sure!
Stephanie
How long would you book in a crockpot? And would you let the chicken cook with everything and then shred it at the end? Thanks!
Jennifer Wallace
Can this be pre-made? If so, how would you do it?
Kristin
I would say about 6-8 hours low, or 4 hours high. Add all in at beginning minus pasta. Once chicken cooks, shred. Add pasta in about 1-2 hours before serving!
Kristin
You can make this and freeze it? Is that what you’re referring to?
carol galbraith
looks so good can’t wait to try it thx
Cassie Nieberlein
Can you just use a large pot?
Kristin
Hope you enjoy!
Carol
Left out the bacon and it was still super good!
Susan
Thank U for sharing this recipe. I have been looking for a good chicken & noodle soup recipe . My question is , what can I use in place of the cheese soup and The other cheese stuff ? Thank U
Kristin
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Kristin
You can omit the shredded cheese if desired. As for the cheese soup, you can add in cream of chicken soup or omit altogether and increase broth by about 1/2 cup. This soup is easy to tweak if desired, so no worries! Enjoy!
Jane
How many does it serve?
Kristin
This recipes makes 8 servings!
Alicia
Can I just use a regular large pot?
Kristin
Absolutely! Hope you enjoy!
Robin
I cooked this 3 weeks ago and my family loved it. I’ll be cooking a double batch for my out of town family arriving this weekend. I prepared it by the recipe and didn’t make any alterations.
Kristin
Yea!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Carla Turner
Can I print this recipe. There is no way to print. Please send me the recipe.
Karen
I am trying to print this as well but no luck. Can you please send post it in comments….
Kristin
There should be a green print friendly button, are you not seeing it?
Kristin
There should be a green print friendly button, are you not seeing it?
Kay
Made it but it’s very salty. Even used low sodium chicken broth.
Kristin
Hmmm, definitely use the low sodium chicken broth if finding it too salty. You can also get the low sodium bacon as well! Other than that, I am not sure how to cut that down. Perhaps a bit more broth? Or noodles?
Beverley
Hi could u please tell me what the ranch mix is please and we’re I can buy it from thank you looking forward to making it
Tammy
Did you use spaghetti noodles also ?
Kristin
Sure! Here is a link so you can see what it looks like. You should find it in the dressing aisle of your grocery store! https://amzn.to/2CzmIbu
Kristin
Nope, I have only ever used egg noodles, however, if you prefer spaghetti, it should work just as well!
Connie
Can you taste the bacon
Kristin
Not very much, but if you don’t like bacon, you can omit it and it will still be just as tasty!
Larry Cushman
Could you use canned Chicken?
Kristin
Sure! That should work just fine!
Hannah
Very good! Saw this on FB and tried it tonight… can’t wait till it finishes cooking lol ( I taste as I go) GREAT recipe!
Kristin
Yea!! How’d it turn out??? Hope you enjoyed!
Ashley
Mhmm this recipe is delicious♡ so glad I took the chance and made it.
Kristin
YEA!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Mary
Can you put rice in it an not the noodles.
Kristin
Absolutely! I recommend cooking the rice separately, or increasing cook time/liquid