This is not your typical chicken noodle soup. It takes it to the next level, with chicken, cheddar cheese, Ranch dressing seasoning mix, veggies and pasta. It makes a great meal that even the kids will love and can be on the table in 30 minutes.
3 c. cooked chicken, chopped
8 oz. spaghetti pasta, uncooked (or your choice of pasta or egg noodles)
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 T. olive oil
32 oz. pkg. low-sodium chicken broth/stock
10.75 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup
1 c. half-and-half
1 oz. pkg. dry Ranch dressing/seasoning mix
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat; sauté onion, carrots and celery until softened; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add dry Ranch dressing/seasoning mix; cook for 1 minute, stirring until vegetables are evenly coated. Add chicken broth/stock and chicken soup; stir. Stir in spaghetti, bacon and chicken; bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; cook for 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and vegetables are tender. Stir in cheddar cheese and half-and-half; cook 3-5 minutes.
Serve.
8 servings.