To start, make sure all the ingredients are ready to add into the soup. Make the chicken and bacon ahead of time or shred a rotisserie chicken then chop the pieces up.
In a large pot or dutch oven on medium high heat with a little oil add in the carrots and celery. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Once the ingredients become fragrant add in the minced garlic.
Now, toss in the chicken and ranch seasoning packet. Mix everything together then pour in the chicken stock and water.
Bring the water to a boil then add in the pasta. Lower to a simmer and allow the pasta to cook uncovered. This will take about 10-12 minutes.
Then, when the pasta is finished remove from heat and add in shredded cheese. Allow the shredded cheese top melt while you stir the soup. When cheese is melted add in heavy cream. Taste for seasoning you will very likely have to add more salt.
When serving, sprinkle crumbled bacon across the soup. I do not recommend adding the bacon into the soup and letting it sit because the bacon will lose the crunchy texture and become soggy.