Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Simple Creamy Chicken Soup

 The original recipe for this is fat fat and more fat and very carb-laden. So I thought I would "slimify" this one because it does sound really good for something so easy!

  • 3 cups skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken (I use breast meat but you can use what you like)
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package Ranch Seasoning (or you can use 2 oz of Memaws LoSo version)
  • 2 cups Swiss Cheese (the original calls for cheddar but its fattier and more sodium)
  • 4 oz crumbled turkey bacon (you can buy this OR make it yourself using lower sodium turkey bacon)
  • 8 oz Neufchatel cheese or Laughing Cow light wedges (the original calls for full fat cream cheese)

  1. In your pot (you can do this in an Instant Pot too) place the rotisserie chicken (cut up or shredded), the broth, water and ranch seasoning. 
  2. Bring to a simmer (IP setting would be on sautee)
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and cream cheese and incorporate
  4. Turn down to low and add in the bacon bits and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve warm