Crack Chicken Soup

The viral chicken soup that’s breaking the Internet – it’s time!

When life gets busy, comfort food matters — and Crack Chicken Soup delivers that in spades. Imagine shredded chicken, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a velvety broth, all jazzed up with ranch seasoning and greens. That combination is almost unfair, but so very satisfying. Now that the weather is cooling off…its time!

In just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder goes from fridge staples to dinner table magic. It’s creamy, homey, and indulgent — exactly what you want when fall evenings start nudging in. Bonus: leftovers are even better the next day, and it freezes beautifully for busy nights ahead.

• 4 slices bacon (diced)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 ribs celery (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 8 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for garnish)
• 3 cups chopped baby spinach
• ⅓ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
• fresh parsley (optional for garnish)