Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 8 oz. spaghetti noodles, uncooked
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (32 oz.) package low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 (1 oz.) package dry ranch seasoning mix
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat and sauté onion, carrot and celery until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add dry ranch mix and cook for 1 minute, stirring until veggies are evenly coated, then add chicken broth and chicken soup.
3. Stir together and mix in spaghetti, bacon and chicken, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until noodles are cooked and veggies are tender, then stir in cheddar cheese and half-and-half.
4. Cook for another 3-5 minute, then serve and enjoy.