If you are looking for a comforting and nourishing meal, look no further than a bowl of homemade roast chicken soup. This classic dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking, making it a perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch. Roast chicken soup is not only delicious, but it is also packed with nutrients. The broth is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while the chicken meat is a good source of protein and essential amino acids.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LEFTOVER ROAST CHICKEN SOUP
A great way to get more meals from one chicken! A delicious but light broth with great country flavors. Serve in large bowls with fresh crusty rye bread. Any leftovers of this soup can be strained and used as chicken stock.
Provided by Nikki
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large stock pot place chicken frame, bones, giblets etc. Add enough water to cover chicken frame and gently simmer for 90 minutes, covered.
- Remove all bones and chicken frame, but leave any chicken pieces in the soup. Add peppercorns, bay leaves, carrots, onions, green beans and potatoes. Add enough water to ensure that all the vegetables are covered. Cover and simmer gently until the vegetables are soft.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 22.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ROAST LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
It's so worth roasting a whole chicken for this next-level chicken-and-rice soup, Plus, you'll never just squeeze a lemon again when you taste the levels of flavor roasted lemon slices bring to the dish. If you plan to make the Escarole Salad with Roast Lemon Chicken, Lardons, and Poached Eggs another day, then reserve two tablespoons of the pan juices for the vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 1/2 quarts; Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring rice, water, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until rice is cooked and water evaporates, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Bring stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, chicken, lemons, shallots, and pan juices, and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among 4 to 6 bowls, and season with lemon juice and dill.
ROAST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CHRYSANTHEMUM
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Leafy Green Pasta Poultry Roast Noodle Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir star anise in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until slightly darker, wrinkled-looking, and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add 3 cups water and ginger; simmer 15 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and sugar; simmer 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is crisp and golden, about 8 minutes. Set garlic oil aside.
- Blanch chrysanthemum in large pot of boiling salted water until just wilted, about 5 seconds. Using strainer, transfer greens to colander. Rinse with cold water and drain. Return water in pot to boil. Add noodles and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Let stand 2 minutes. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic oil. Using kitchen shears, cut noodles crosswise in several places.
- Heat chicken in microwave in 10-second intervals at low setting until warmed through. Divide noodles among 4 soup bowls; top each with 1/4 of chrysanthemum, chicken, and onion. Ladle 2 cups broth mixture into each bowl. Drizzle with some garlic oil. Serve, passing red chiles separately.
ROAST CHICKEN SOUP
In these economic times I have found I am more motivated to 'get around' to making soup from chicken leftovers instead of allowing them to go to waste. Preparing the chicken with soup in mind, I've managed to save time and energy as well as creating a few really tasty and healthy meals. I usually use Mrs. Dash [yellow lid] for seasoning, but generally speaking, any rub or prep method that is your go-to will work well. I include spaghetti squash as one of my vegetables because it is my favorite soup vegetable! Really, any vegetables you like work well here. Cooking time is really overnight, but [wow!] that seems intimidating since so much is hands off, so I just put a few hours for thorough chicken cooking time and soup simmering. Every ingredient is optional.
Provided by morlin
Categories Stocks
Time 3h45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drizzle some of the olive oil in the bottom of a roasting pan and move it around to discourage sticking.
- Wash, seed and quarter the squash and place in the pan peel-side down. Add quartered onion, potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms and any other vegetables you like to the pan, distributing them evenly. **Note: Celery does not roast well.
- Prepare the garlic head for roasting by removing any loose peel/paper and slice the top off, exposing each of the cloves. Tuck the head in the pan among the vegetables and drizzle a bit of olive oil over it.
- Season chicken as desired and place right on top of the vegetables. They act as a rack and the chicken seasons the vegetables wonderfully.
- Roast in 450F oven for 20 minutes then turn oven down to 400F for remaining cook time [usually 45 minutes for me, but this all depends on bird weight].
- After chicken is thoroughly cooked the vegetables will also be cooked. Time to plate and serve -- enjoy your wonderful roast chicken and vegetable dinner :).
- Once dinner is over, remove remaining meat from bones. I set the breast meat aside for sandwiches and save the rest for the soup. Place the bones in your crock with a bay leaf and just enough water to cover and let it simmer overnight at low setting. [Mine only has a low/high cook option] Don't forget to add the drippings from the pan.
- Next morning I scoop out the bones and leaf to discard. I also strain the broth, though it probably isn't necessary. Fat can be scooped from the top of the stock at any time you like but it should be minimal.
- Add the leftover roasted vegetables cut into bite size pieces. A quick chop should do since they're already cooked and easy to cut. [If you use the spaghetti squash, be sure to scrape out/use all the goodness and discard the peel] Also add bite size pieces of the meat.
- Mince and add as much of the roasted garlic as desired. The whole head may be too much for your taste, but the cloves have many other wonderful uses so it wont go to waste :).
- Taste the stock and add seasoning to preference.
- At this point the soup is ready to serve [pack for lunches]. I allow it to simmer throughout the day as the flavors will continue to develop.
- Optional - Add a cup of grain here. It will cook as the soup simmers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.9, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 32
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken: This will give your soup a richer flavor than using just chicken breasts or thighs.
- Roast the chicken before simmering it: Roasting the chicken first will help to develop its flavor and give the soup a golden color.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and leeks.
- Add fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and rosemary will add a delicious flavor to your soup.
- Season the soup to taste: Be sure to taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.
- Let the soup cool slightly before serving: This will help to prevent the soup from being too hot to eat.
Conclusion:
Roast chicken soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have a roast chicken, be sure to save the bones and make a pot of soup. You won't be disappointed!
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