In times of comfort or sickness, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of chicken soup. It's the ultimate comfort food, filled with flavorful broth, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there are countless variations to choose from. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying chicken soup that will warm your soul and make you feel good all over.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FEEL-GOOD CHICKEN SOUP
This brothy ginger, soy, and chile-scented Asian chicken soup is bound to make anyone feel 110% better.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Dinner Winter Soup/Stew Chicken Chile Pepper Ginger Garlic
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the stock, ginger, and soy sauce in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Add the gai lan and cook for 1 minute or until just tender. Divide the chicken, onion and chile between serving bowls and ladle the broth and gai lan over to serve.
THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER
This soup my Grandmother used to make when we didn't feel well. I have doctored it up a bit.
Provided by CARRIEK
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Place celery leaves in pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and place in a bowl until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, strain the cooking liquid, discard the celery tops and place the cooking liquid in a large pot. Place celery, carrots, onion, bouillon, soup mix and chicken broth in the pot and let simmer. Season with thyme, poultry seasoning, basil, peppercorns, bay leaves and parsley.
- Bone chicken and cut up meat into bite-size pieces. Return meat to pot. Cook until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended, up to 90 minutes.
- Stir pasta into pot and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, until noodles are al dente. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 761 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SPICY FEEL-GOOD CHICKEN SOUP
The squash and cabbage greens are seasonal and healthy, but you can add whatever veggies you like.
Provided by Camille Becerra
Categories Bon Appétit Chicken Soup/Stew Cabbage Squash Lime Kid-Friendly Dinner Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat stock in a large pot over medium.
- Meanwhile, cut squash into 4 wedges and remove seeds. Cut each wedge into 4 pieces. Add squash to stock and simmer until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cabbage and cooked chicken and cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among bowls. Top with jalapeño and some basil and cilantro; drizzle with chili oil and finish with a pinch of ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
- Do Ahead
- Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.-Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, skin side down; cook until dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; remove and discard skin. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from heat. Add noodles; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20-22 minutes., Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to stockpot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ULTIMATE FLU-BUSTING CHICKEN SOUP
This chicken soup is good for your soul and your health. Made from scratch, it's packed with ingredients to boost your immune system and ward off the illness. What it's not packed with is fat and empty calories. Reasearchers at the University of Nebraska found that homemade Chicken soup really does make you feel better when your sick. It reduces congestion and inflammation by limiting the movement of white blood cells that produce infection-related mucus. The result? Fewer sniffles. This version also harnesses the healthy power of tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Published in our local paper.
Provided by Judith N.
Categories Clear Soup
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken, celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup carrots, the oregano sprig and half the onion into a large pot. Fill pot with cold water, 2 inches above ingredients; put over high heat. When water boils, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 1 hour.
- Set aside chicken to cool and discard all veggies and herbs. Strain broth into a large bowl, skim fat from top, and set aside.
- Put oil, jalapeno, the chopped oregano leaves, 2 remaining garlic cloves (minced) and the remaining half onion (chopped) into a large pot. Cook at medium heat until vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes. Turn heat to high; add broth, potatoes and remaining carrots. When broth boils, reduce heat to medium. Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove skin and bones from chicken. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken, tomatoes, salt and pepper to soup. Cook until warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 56.4, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.1
FEEL BETTER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
I whipped this up last week when I was under the weather with a sinus infection/upper respiratory/fever thing. I had no appetite, but needed something warm and comforting, and this did the trick. (Oh, and my family didn't leave me any leftovers, either! Thanks a lot, guys!) I used frozen home-made chicken stock with chicken harvested from a small fryer, but in a pinch, canned broth and chicken might work, too. Any short pasta would be fine.
Provided by Gatorbek
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place broth, chicken, carrots, zucchini, and celery in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the veggies begin to soften.
- Add noodles and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Ladle into a large mug (that you can hold and sip in bed!) and serve with saltine crackers.
- Feel better!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 101.7, Sodium 771.4, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 34.2
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, parsnips, turnips, and potatoes.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
- Use a good quality broth. This is the base of your soup, so it's important to choose a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
- Add some herbs and spices. This will give your soup even more flavor. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chicken soup. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your liking.
Conclusion:
Chicken soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a cold winter day, or anytime you're feeling under the weather. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chicken soup that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give chicken soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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