{"id":351,"date":"2026-04-24T18:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=351"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:23:21","slug":"creamy-crack-chicken-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=351","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Crack Chicken Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ingredients<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 slices bacon, diced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tbsp butter<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 small yellow onion, diced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4\u20136 cups low-sodium chicken broth<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp dried dill<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp dried chives<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 bay leaf<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 cups cooked, shredded chicken<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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8 oz cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3\u20134 cups baby spinach<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bc cup heavy cream<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sliced green onions, for garnish<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Instructions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add butter to the pot and melt over medium-high heat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stir in onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds, until fragrant.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stir in shredded chicken and cook another 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add cream cheese and whisk until fully melted and smooth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stir in cheddar cheese and whisk until completely combined.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until wilted.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stir in heavy cream and cook 1 more minute.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaf.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and sliced green onions.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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