Low Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup

strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, fats reserved in sauce pan, bacon set aside

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

dry ranch dressing mix (we love Lutz’s Ranch Dressing from Kansas!)

low fat cream cheese, softened

chicken broth

can diced green chilies

diced pimentos or diced roasted red peppers

Toppings as desired (such as shredded cheese, diced green chilies, sliced olives, salsa, cilantro)