Best 8 Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns cold and gloomy, few things are as comforting as a bowl of warm, hearty chicken vegetable soup. This classic soup is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and nutrients. With its tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to warm your soul and satisfy your hunger on even the coldest of days.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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This chicken soup is packed with zesty rich flavors and lots of good for you vegetables. By enhancing prepared low-sodium broth with lots of herbs and lemon and fresh chicken you get a soup that tastes like you simmered it all day long.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
6 whole sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 (3-inch) strips lemon zest, cut from 1 lemon
1 small head fennel, thinly sliced (2 cups), fennel tops reserved
1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
A 2-3 inch piece Parmesan rind, optional
2 carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
Kosher salt
2 cups, whole-wheat extra-wide noodle style pasta, 2 3/4 ounces (recommended: Ronzoni Healthy Harvest) **recommend just using 2 3/4 -ounce weight
3 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus extra for passing
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onions begin to soften, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, tie the parsley sprigs, lemon zest, and fennel tops together. Add the herb bundle, broth, 2 cups of water, and, if using, the cheese rind. Bring to a very gentle simmer and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones in large strips, and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, add the sliced fennel, carrots, and celery to the broth and season with salt, to taste. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the noodles and cook until just al dente, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, baby spinach, and Parmesan until the chicken is heated through and the spinach is wilted. Discard the herb bundle and cheese rind. Stir in lemon juice, to taste. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve with additional Parmesan for passing.

HEARTY CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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I've made this soup many times for my husband and four sons. Even though they're married and have homes of their own, my sons still like to come to our house to eat. This recipe is always a hit with them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large green peppers, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cans (two 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 large potatoes, diced
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen chopped okra
1/2 cup sugar
3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, saute green peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HEARTY CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP III



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This soup is so good and so good for you....if possible use fresh veggies....only use the canned as a last resort!

Provided by LORIEANN29

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 large white onion, diced
¼ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
¾ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can white hominy
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
8 whole chicken wings, split
3 cubes chicken bouillon
5 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 white potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 jalapeno peppers, julienned
6 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine zucchini, yellow squash, onion, green beans, corn, hominy, chickpeas, chicken, bouillon, tomato sauce, garlic powder, potatoes, jalapenos and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until chicken falls off the bone and flavors are well blended, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 475.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

HEARTY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE AND WILD RICE SOUP {PENZEYS} RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by grinder

Number Of Ingredients 18

Stock:
2 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts {or 8 c. cooked chopped turkey-dark meat gives great flavor}
4 quarts water
1/2 medium onion, peeled
1 large carrot, peeled, 2-3 pieces
1 large rib celery, cut in half
1-2 whole turkish bay leaves
4 tablespoons chicken or turkey soup base
Soup:
4 oz. wild rice
3 large carrots, large dice {1/2" pieces}
3 large ribs celery, large dice
1/2 medium onion, large dice
2 medium zucchini, large dice
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
3 square inches of Parmesan cheese rinds, cut into 1/2" pieces {opt}
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • FOR THE STOCK: In an 8 quart stock pot, bring the chicken or turkey, water, onion, carrot, celery and bay leaves to a boil. Boil until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred and return to the pot. Discard the bones. Add soup base and stir to dissolve. If starting with cooked turkey, mix it with water, bay leaves and soup base and bring to a boil. FOR THE SOUP: After returning the shredded meat to the pot, bring back to a boil. Add wild rice and cook 15 minutes. Remove the stock veggies-onion, celery, carrot, bay leaves-and discard. Add the diced carrots, celery and onion and cook another 15 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes and cook 10 minutes more. Add the Parmesan rinds, if using {and you really should use them} and the pepper and cook 5-10 minutes more until the cheese gets melty. Serve with biscuits or bread. 1 Cup {269g}=Calories 90/Cals From Fat 30 Total Fat 3.5g/Chol 25mg/Sodium 460mg Carbs 9g/Dietary Fiber 1g/Sugars 3g Protein 7g

HEARTY ITALIAN CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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A hearty chicken soup good for cold weather. This is a scratch recipe of my own creation. Can be done in a crock pot

Provided by DaHomeCooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 3/4 cup serving

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs chicken breasts (diced)
2 (12 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
1 cup onion (diced)
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot (diced)
1/2 cup green beans (diced)
1 cup potato (diced)
6 cups hot water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot on high heat, Sauté the chicken, onions, and celery in olive oil until chicken if browned and onions are translucent, (if using the crock-pot, uses a skillet for this step).
  • For Stove top: Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Once the soup comes to a medium boil reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Soup should just gently bubble from here on out.
  • After 30 minute do a taste test of the broth add additional spices to your taste.
  • simmer for an additional hour then test vegetables for doneness.
  • For Crock-Pot: Transfer ingredients from skillet and add remaining ingredients.
  • Set crockpot on high for two hours then reduce to low.
  • After 2 hours do a taste test of the broth add additional spices to your taste.
  • Let simmer for an additional 4 hours.
  • (Warning if you have a high powered crock-pot and the soup begins to boil to hard reduce the setting to warm if it has one, otherwise unplug your crock-pot for awhile).

HEARTY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 T all-purpose flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 t tarragon
3 (4 - 6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 t vegetable oil
3 C peeled, chopped carrots
3 C quartered, small mushrooms,
about 1/2 lb.
4 C nonfat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 t hot-pepper sauce
4 oz dry, whole wheat chiocciole, or other small whole wheat pasta
1/4 C chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the flour, salt, and tarragon in a L bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. 2. Lightly coat the bottom or a 4 - 5 qt. pot w/ cooking spray. Add the oil and place over M-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, 5 min., or until lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken and set aside. 3. Stir in the carrots, mushrooms, broth, and hot-pepper sauce and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Stir in the chiocciole and reserved chicken and cook 12 minutes.

HEARTY CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP I



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This thick and hearty chicken soup makes a great meal on those cold winter days. Try different types of pasta like bow ties, elbow macaroni, shells, rotini, spiral etc. This soup can not be beat when served with fresh thick sliced bread on the side!!

Provided by Diane H

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 onion, cut into thick slices
5 stalks celery, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
5 carrots, sliced
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
12 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
2 tablespoons chicken soup base
2 cups uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Place chicken, onion, celery, salt, basil, and pepper in a 10 quart stock pot. Fill stock pot with water until ingredients are fully covered and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 1 and 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken from pot with slotted spoon and set aside for later.
  • Add carrots, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, red pepper, tortellini, chicken soup base and uncooked noodles to stock pot and increase temperature to medium heat.
  • While noodles and vegetables are cooking, tear chicken apart from bones. Cut up into pieces and add to soup in stock pot. Be sure to add additional water if ingredients are not fully covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes or just until noodles are cooked. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 328 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

HEARTY CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP II



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This is a very hearty and tasty chicken soup, full of vegetables and chicken!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen diced carrots
9 ounces frozen green beans
¼ cup water
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups milk
1 cup cubed, cooked chicken meat
⅓ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, beans, and water in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix in cream of chicken soup, milk and chicken. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish individual servings with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 744.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips and Tricks for a Flavorful Chicken Vegetable Soup

  • Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, turnips, and parsnips.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A few well-chosen herbs and spices can really make your soup sing. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you're short on time, you can simmer the soup for a shorter period of time, but the flavor won't be as good.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. Some good options include shredded chicken, cooked rice, noodles, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion

Chicken vegetable soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a soup that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give chicken vegetable soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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