Description
Creamy Chicken Ranch Soup is a rich and comforting soup made with tender shredded chicken, a smooth creamy base, gentle spices, and melted cheddar cheese. It is hearty, filling, and perfect for an easy homemade meal that delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients. This soup combines creamy textures with subtle heat and savory depth, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or make ahead meals.
Ingredients
Unsalted cream of chicken soup
Unsalted cream of mushroom soup
Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles with juices
Unsalted chicken broth
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Ground cumin
Rotisserie chicken with skin removed and meat shredded
Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese cut into small cubes
Cabot Creamery White Cheddar Cheese finely shredded
Yellow corn tortillas cut into thin strips
Optional garnish of sour cream
Optional garnish of sliced green onions
Optional garnish of shredded Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Cheese
Instructions
1. Set a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the cream of chicken soup and cream of mushroom soup
2. Whisk gently until smooth and warmed through
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to create a creamy base
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chiles with their juices
5. Add onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and ground cumin and stir well
6. Add the shredded chicken and mix until evenly combined
7. Bring the soup to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally
8. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the cubed and shredded cheddar cheeses
9. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth
10. Let the soup simmer gently to thicken and develop flavor
11. Stir in the tortilla strips and cook until slightly softened
12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
13. Remove from heat and prepare for serving
Notes
For best results, keep the heat low when adding cheese to maintain a smooth and creamy texture.
The soup will naturally thicken as it cools due to the cheese and tortillas.
If the soup becomes too thick, add a small amount of warm chicken broth while stirring gently.
This recipe works well with rotisserie chicken for convenience, but cooked chicken breast or thighs can also be used.
Garnishes should be added just before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American