Description
Quick Summer Dinner Recipes Need simple, hearty dinners that please a crowd? Try these easy recipes for 3+ people perfect for busy weeknights! From creamy mac & cheese (with epic toppings!) to smoked sausage bakes, cheesy ranch potatoes, and one-pan chicken & rice casseroles, these meals are fast, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. Great for family dinners, summer cookouts, or meal prep no fuss, just delicious comfort food!
Bacon and Ranch Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Broth:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
For the Chicken and Noodles:
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups egg noodles
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Bacon:
In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1-2 tbsp of bacon grease in the pot.
Sauté the Vegetables:
Add butter to the pot with bacon grease. Sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
Create the Roux:
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Add the Broth and Cream:
Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream, ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
Cook the Noodles:
Add egg noodles to the pot and simmer until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
Add Chicken and Bacon:
Stir in the shredded chicken and half of the crumbled bacon. Let the soup heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve and Garnish:
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and the remaining bacon.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6
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