Best 8 The Best Chicken Soup Ever Recipes

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Are you searching for a comforting and flavorful dish that can nourish your body and soul? Look no further than the classic chicken soup! This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, earning its reputation as a cure-all for the common cold, a soothing elixir for the weary, and a culinary delight that warms the heart. As you embark on this culinary journey to discover the best chicken soup ever, let us explore the essential elements that make this dish truly exceptional. From selecting the right chicken and vegetables to mastering the art of simmering, we will guide you through each step, ensuring that your soup reaches its full potential in terms of taste, texture, and overall satisfaction.

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BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER



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I took a few recipes and made a combination to create my very own chicken noodle soup - which I now freeze and give to my family and friends when they are sick!!

Provided by misskris3780

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs diced boneless chicken breasts (and or or thighs)
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3 quarts chicken stock
1 cup water
4 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup diced white onion
2/3 cup chopped carrot
2/3 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (12 ounce) bag extra broad egg noodles

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large stock pot.
  • Add diced chicken pieces to pot to brown chicken, and cook for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add onions, celery, garlic and carrots and saute so everything begins to "sweat".
  • Add all seasonings and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add chicken stock to mixture in pot and stir.
  • Add spinach leaves to stock and stir.
  • Bring this to a boil, uncovered.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, seasoning broth to taste.
  • Add 1 cup of water to pot, bring to boil again.
  • Add the bag of noodles directly to pot and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Once noodles are cooked, remove pot from heat.
  • When cooled, you can refrigerate or freeze.

THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER



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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

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
1 pound baby carrots
2 onions, chopped
2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
1 packet chicken noodle soup mix
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch poultry seasoning
1 pinch dried basil
5 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

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

THE BEST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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We chose to use chicken leg quarters rather than a whole chicken to make this well-loved soup. It shortens the cooking time without sacrificing any flavor, and the dark meat adds extra depth. Carrots, celery and onion are called for twice in the recipe-first they're simmered whole along with the chicken and aromatics to create a rich and flavorful broth. After straining them out, sliced vegetables are added to the soup to finish it. Nothing is as simple, comforting and satisfying.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium carrots, peeled
5 large stalks celery, trimmed
1 large yellow onion, peeled and halved
3 pounds chicken leg quarters (about 4 legs)
10 whole black peppercorns
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces wide egg noodles (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Add 3 of the carrots, 3 stalks of the celery, half the onion, the chicken, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf to a large stock pot. Separate the parsley leaves from the stems and reserve the leaves. Add the stems to the pot. Cover with 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the broth is golden and the chicken is cooked through, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and put in a large bowl to cool. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or other container. Discard the solids. Wipe out the stockpot and pour the strained broth back into the pot.
  • Cut the remaining 2 carrots diagonally into 1/4-slices. Cut the remaining 2 celery stalks into 1/2-inch slices. Dice the remaining half of the onion. Add the cut vegetables to the stock and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes, then drain and reserve.
  • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and tear the meat into bite-size pieces. Discard the bones and skin. Add the meat back to the pot along with the cooked noodles. Chop the reserved parsley leaves and add to the pot. Season with 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt and some pepper and bring to a simmer to reheat.

THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
10 cups chicken broth
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups uncooked kluski or other egg noodles (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Additional salt and pepper

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.

THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER



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I learned how to make this soup when I was in Ecuador a couple of years ago and it is still the best recipe for chicken soup that I have ever tasted. Please let me know what you think of it.

Provided by Calywa

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 large juicy tomatoes
1 handful fresh cilantro
1 handful fresh parsley
1 med-small onion, peeled and quartered
1 celery, with leafy greens attached
3 -4 garlic heads
2 bay leaves
salt, pepper and oregano to taste
3 medium potatoes, cut up into small squares
1 poblano peppers or 1/2-1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 small onion, diced
6 ounces frozen peas
2/3 cup uncooked rice
1 handful of both finely chopped parsley and cilantro

Steps:

  • To make the stock, place all of the ingredients from the first (for the stock) section in a large stockpot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken and let simmer under low heat for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the chicken from the stock. Strain the chicken broth and if necessary, skim off any extra fat from the top with a ladle.
  • Once the chicken is cool enough to handle with your hands, pull the chicken into large chunks and dispose of the skin and bones.
  • To the stock and chicken chunks, add all the ingredients from the second (for the soup) section of ingredients.
  • Let simmer for another 20 minutes or so until all the ingredients are cooked thoroughly and the flavors infuse together. Remove from heat and enjoy.

THE BEST CHICKEN SOUP EVER RECIPE



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Provided by mporreca

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
1 pound baby carrots
2 onions, chopped
2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
1 packet chicken noodle soup mix
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 pinch dried thyme
1 pinch poultry seasoning
1 pinch dried basil
5 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

Steps:

  • 1.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. 2.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. 3.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. 4.Stir pasta into pot and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, until noodles are al dente. Serve hot.

CHICKEN SOUP



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This is a classic chicken soup recipe, using homemade stock and a whole chicken.

Provided by Sharon Lebewohl

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Poultry     Vegetable     Passover     Low/No Sugar     Carrot     Parsnip     Spring     Kosher     Dill     Simmer

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken parts
2 stalks celery, including leafy tops, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 whole chicken, thoroughly rinsed
Salt to rub inside chicken
1 large whole onion, unpeeled (find one with a firm, golden-brown peel)
1 large whole carrot, peeled
1 medium whole parsnip, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch of dill, cleaned and tied with a string
Optional additions: Cooked egg noodles, rice, kasha, or matzo balls

Steps:

  • Pour 12 cups of cold water into a large stockpot, and throw in the chicken parts and celery. Bring to a boil. While water is heating, rub the inside of the whole chicken with salt.
  • Add the chicken to the pot, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Test chicken with a fork to see if it's tender and fully cooked; then remove it from the pot, and set aside on a large platter. Leave chicken parts in the pot.
  • Add onion, carrot, parsnip, salt, and pepper. Let soup simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • When chicken cools, remove skin and bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. You can add it to the soup, just before serving, or save it for chicken salad.
  • Strain the soup, and discard everything solid except for the carrot.
  • Drop in the dill for a minute before serving and remove. Add salt and pepper to taste. Slice carrot and toss into soup. Also add the chicken pieces if desired. Add cooked noodles, rice, kasha, or matzo balls, if using.

THE VERY BEST CHICKEN SOUP



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This version of chicken soup is brimming with healthful beans, carrots, and bitter greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts, or low-sodium canned
Two 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
2 large carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 small fennel bulb, sliced very thin, preferably on a mandoline
1/2 cup puntarella or other bitter greens, such as escarole
1 cup cooked cranberry, white, navy, or Great Northern beans
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart soup pot, simmer the stock. Add the chicken and poach until opaque and firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the carrots to the broth and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Add the fennel, greens, and beans and simmer.
  • Shred the chicken into 1-inch strips with your hands. Add to the pot and simmer until the chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 shallow soup bowls and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a richer flavor. You can also use chicken breasts or thighs, but the soup will be less flavorful.
  • Add vegetables to the soup for extra nutrition and flavor. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some good options include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 1 hour, or longer for a more flavorful soup.
  • Serve the soup hot with your favorite toppings, such as bread, crackers, or noodles.

Conclusion:

This chicken soup recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious and nutritious chicken soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chicken soup recipe a try.

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