Best 8 Almond Chicken Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of a comforting and nutritious almond chicken soup, a culinary delight that blends the delicate sweetness of almonds with the savory richness of chicken. This classic soup is a perfect choice for any occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner with family or a quick and healthy lunch. With its creamy texture, aromatic broth, and tender chicken pieces, almond chicken soup promises a satisfying experience that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ALMOND CHICKEN



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Baked chicken with a creamy soup sauce, topped with crazy, nutty toasted almonds! Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by JMOOSE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 pinch garlic powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
8 ounces toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with garlic powder to taste and bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour.
  • In a small bowl mix together the soup and milk. Pour mixture over chicken and bake for another 1/2 hour. Meanwhile, toast almonds and add to chicken during the last few minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ALMOND CHICKEN SOUP



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A lightly flavored and delicate soup from the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup almonds, chopped very finely
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon onion juice
1 bay leaf, crushed fine
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cream or 1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Add almonds to chicken broth; season with onion juice and bay leaf.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and butter; add to broth, stirring constantly until boiling point is reached.
  • Add milk and cream or evaporated milk and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 534.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1, Protein 10.3

CREAMY CHICKEN ALMOND SOUP



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This is adapted from a soup served at one of our local restaurants - I decided to try to replicate it one day and ended up liking my version better than the restaurant's! It's excellent with some crusty bread and a fresh tossed salad.

Provided by sunflowerseed

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped, including leaves
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons tarragon, dried
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 -4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced (canned is okay)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion and celery; cook 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  • Add flour and stir over medium-high heat, making a roux, 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth and boullion; bring to boil and let thicken, then reduce heat.
  • Add tarragon, thyme and pepper; let simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • If mixture looks too thin, sprinkle a little flour into it; stir well until flour is incorporated.
  • Add chicken breast, mushrooms and almonds; bring to boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and let simmer 5-10 minutes.
  • Before serving, add evaporated milk and let heat through. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve with almonds sprinkled on top, if desired.

ALMOND CHICKEN SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO, COLLARDS, AND GINGER



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Sweet potato and almond butter give this soup a creamy, decadent texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chicken stock
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 minced garlic clove
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (2 cups)
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup smooth almond butter
1 cup collard leaves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine the stock, onion, garlic, and sweet potato in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chicken, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter and 1/2 cup of the soup mixture into a thick paste. Add the collard leaves and ginger to the soup and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the almond butter paste. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, and squeeze with lime wedge.

ALMOND CHICKEN AND RICE



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"The recipe for this almond-topped casserole has been in our family for years," notes Sharon Skildum of Maple Grove, Minnesota. "It's as comforting as chicken rice soup, so it's on our dinner table often." More Rice Side Dish Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with chicken. In a bowl, combine soup, milk, celery, onion, parsley, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of almonds. Pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 38g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 58g protein.

ALMOND SAUCE CHICKEN BREASTS



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This tasty dish is very rich in flavour.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
½ cup water
2 cups finely chopped almonds
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh mushrooms
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup almond paste
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to flatten; Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash. Place almond crumbs in a shallow dish or bowl; dip chicken in egg wash, then dredge in almonds.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Brown coated chicken quickly, then transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In same skillet, brown the mushrooms and onions with the garlic. Mix together and spread mixture over the chicken.
  • In same skillet, combine the cream and almond paste and mix together; heat through, then stir in nutmeg. Pour sauce over chicken, mushrooms and onions.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1095.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fat 88.8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CREAMY CILANTRO AND ALMOND SOUP



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Provided by Juana Vázquez-Gómez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Herb     Nut     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cream Cheese     Almond     Spring     Cilantro     Parsley     Simmer     Bon Appétit     California     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
4 cups (packed) fresh cilantro
2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 fresh marjoram sprig

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups broth, 2 cups cilantro, parsley, cream cheese, and almonds in blender; blend until smooth. Heat 4 1/2 cups broth in large saucepan. Whisk in herb-cheese mixture and marjoram. Simmer 25 minutes to blend flavors. Transfer 1 cup soup and remaining 2 cups cilantro to blender; puree until smooth. Add puree to soup in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired.

DAIRY-FREE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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This delicious homemade dairy-free cream of chicken soup couldn't be easier to make. Since it's made with almond milk and olive oil, it's a wonderful dairy-free alternative to the canned soups often called for in recipes. -James Schend, Taste of Home

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup finely diced cooked chicken
1/2 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Whisk in flour, poultry seasoning and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and almond milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken and cook until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. If possible, use free-range chicken and organic vegetables.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your liking. Add more or less vegetables, or use different types of vegetables entirely. You can also add different herbs and spices to taste.
  • If you don't have time to make the soup from scratch, you can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Just remove the skin and bones before adding the chicken to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of rice or noodles. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for an extra bit of richness.

Conclusion:

Almond chicken soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give almond chicken soup a try.

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