Best 7 Garlic Chicken Soup Recipes

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Garlic chicken soup is a classic dish that combines the bold flavor of garlic with the savory taste of chicken to create a comforting and delicious meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty soup to warm you up on a cold day, there is a garlic chicken soup recipe out there to suit your needs. With a variety of ingredients and preparation methods to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN GARLIC GINGER HEALING SOUP



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Have a cold or the flu? Try this soup to kick up your immune system and get healthy fast! Plus, this soup tastes SO good. My husband loves it! (Whew!) This soup is also great for inflammation and arthritis, due to the healing qualities of gingerol (from the ginger).

Provided by replank

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 1 large pan!, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon ginger paste (optional)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 large sweet onion, Finely diced
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh carrot, sliced
32 ounces chicken broth, organic
6 -8 cups water, depending on preference
1 cup fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  • Add fresh garlic, fresh ginger, and onion.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add Ginger paste, cayenne pepper, and salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, chicken, and carrots.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (feel free to cook on low for up to an hour).
  • Add spinach and let cook for 5 minutes just before serving.
  • Note: you can also add mushrooms, to add in more antioxidants. Simply add to the soup at the same time you add the carrots.

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC CHIVES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Leafy Green     Onion     Pasta     Poultry     Lunar New Year     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

a 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
8 thin slices fresh gingerroot
1 bunch scallions, cut crosswise into thirds
10 cups water
3/4 cup Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 ounces dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli)
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed, drained, and chopped coarse (about 4 packed cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh garlic chives or regular fresh chives

Steps:

  • With a cleaver or heavy chef's knife cut chicken into large pieces. Cut chicken through bones into 2-inch pieces. In a large kettle of boiling water blanch chicken 1 minute. In a colander drain chicken and rinse under cold water.
  • With flat side of cleaver or knife lightly smash gingerroot and scallions. In cleaned kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil with chicken, gingerroot, scallions, rice wine or Sherry and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 2 hours. Pour broth through colander lined with triple thickness of cheesecloth into a large heatproof bowl, reserving chicken for another use. Broth may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
  • In cleaned kettle bring broth to a boil. Add noodles and boil, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and simmer, stirring once or twice, until spinach turns bright green and is just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 1 minute.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH GARLIC, POTATOES AND GREENS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce slab bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 quarts chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups, packed, finely shredded kale or Swiss chard
2 cups cooked chicken, pulled into chunks by hand
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the bacon in a large, heavy saucepan. When the fat is rendered stir in the onion and cook over low heat until the onion is tender but not brown. Stir in the garlic and cook a minute or so longer.
  • Add the potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, season with some salt and pepper and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Partly mash the potatoes in the saucepan, then stir them to partly dissolve them.
  • Add the greens and chicken pieces, bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until the greens are tender. Check seasonings.
  • Serve the soup with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH GARLIC-CHILI MOJO



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Chicken soup is not only good for a cold, it may help prevent one! You can garnish with thin slices of ginger, garlic, lemon, or jalapeno pepper for extra immune support. This is from Delicious Living magazine. You can make the homemade stock or use chicken broth instead. Cook time does not include making stock.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into 10 pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into quarters
4 medium carrots, cut into quarters
2 medium onions, cut into quarters
4 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
12 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups peeled and sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
6 cups chicken stock
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
2 cups cooked egg noodles
salt
cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon freshly pressed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • To make stock, rinse chicken parts in cold water.
  • Put all stock ingredients, except salt, in a large stockpot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
  • Simmer 2 hours, skimming froth from surface occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove chicken pieces; discard skin.
  • Dice and save meat for soup.
  • Strain broth and discard remaining solids.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • If making ahead, refrigerate; remove any solidified fat before using.
  • To make soup, warm 1 tbls.
  • olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery.
  • Saute 3-5 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups chicken stock and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add cooked chicken and cooked noodles.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Combine all mojo ingredients in a small bowl and stir until blended.
  • Drizzle over hot soup.
  • Enjoy!

GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 quarts water
1/2 bunch broccoli rabe
1/2 pound orecchiette pasta (small shells can be substituted)
8 cups unsalted chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put the garlic on a piece of foil, brush it with 1 tablespoon of the oil, enclose it in the foil and bake for about 30 minutes, until it is just tender. Unwrap it and let it cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a pot. Coarsely chop the rabe and add it to the water; when the water returns to a rolling boil, remove the rabe with a slotted spoon. Set the rabe aside and add the pasta to the water. Boil until tender, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • When the garlic is cool enough to handle, peel and chop it.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring, about 2 minutes, until the garlic begins to coat the bottom of the pan. Pour about 1/2 cup of the broth into the pan, bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the garlic. Add the remaining broth and the hot pepper. Stir in the rabe and the pasta. Season with salt and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP



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Found this online and tried it. Works wonders on a cold and perfect for chilly fall and winter days.

Provided by Linda Bryant

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion thinly sliced
To taste salt and pepper
1 1/2 lb cooked chicken breast or thigh cubed
12 peeled garlic cloves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
4 c chicken stock
1/2 c whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F and place unpeeled garlic cloves in a shallow baking dish. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat
  • 2. Roast until garlic is golden brown, about 35 minutes
  • 3. Cool and squeeze out garlic with fingers into a small bowl
  • 4. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes
  • 5. Add roasted garlic, additional garlic cloves, and thyme and cook 2 to 3 minutes
  • 6. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. About 20 minutes
  • 7. Puree using a blender or immersion blender. Stir in whipping cream and cooked chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • 8. Warm through and serve

SPICY GREEN GARLIC CHICKEN SOUP



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This rustic soup features green garlic, a delicious seasonal specialty that comes to the market in early spring. The tender shoots are as small as scallions or tiny leeks. Left in the ground, they will grow to be full-sized heads of garlic by mid-summer, but these young specimens are wonderful, with a mild but distinct garlic flavor. If you can't find them, wild ramps make a good substitute. Otherwise, make this soup with 6 to 8 sliced cloves of regular garlic. The raw tomatillo salsa adds a welcome note of acidity and crunch. You can make it as spicy as you like by varying the amount of jalapeño.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), about 3 pounds
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced, about 3 cups
4 medium carrots, peeled, cut in 2-inch chunks
1 celery stalk, diced
1 bay leaf
1 clove
2 bunches green garlic shoots, about 12 shoots (may substitute wild ramps)
1 small white onion, finely diced, soaked in cold water for 1 hour, about 1/2 cup
3 or 4 large tomatillos, husked and finely diced, about 1/2 cup
1 or 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken legs generously with salt and pepper. Pour olive oil into a Dutch oven or similar pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken legs and brown well, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Add diced yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, bay leaf and clove and return chicken to pot.
  • Add 10 cups water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is tender, but not falling off the bone, about 1 hour. Turn off heat and skim fat from surface of broth. (May be prepared up to this point several hours ahead, or up to a day in advance, and refrigerated.)
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare the green garlic shoots: peel tough outer layers and roots, then rinse well. Split shoots lengthwise and chop both white and tender green parts. Set aside.
  • Make the tomatillo salsa: drain diced white onion and transfer to a small bowl. Add tomatillo, jalapeño, lime juice and a little salt and stir together.
  • Just before serving, reheat soup, add chopped green garlic to pot and simmer 5 minutes. To serve, put one chicken leg in each bowl (alternatively, remove meat from bone and shred) and ladle soup over it. Pass tomatillo salsa and lime wedges at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 820, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1571 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces for a richer flavor.
  • Brown the Chicken: Browning the chicken before adding it to the soup adds depth of flavor.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Include a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful and nutritious soup.
  • Simmer the Soup: Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Season to Taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with Toppings: Serve the soup with toppings like chopped parsley, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Garlic chicken soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. This versatile soup can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize it to your liking. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and flavorful soup, this garlic chicken soup is sure to satisfy.

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