When the winter blues hit, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of zesty chicken soup to warm the soul. This classic comfort food is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with plenty of vegetables or just a few, there's a zesty chicken soup recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite recipes for this delicious soup, so you can find the perfect one to warm you up on a cold day.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TOMATO CHICKEN RICE SOUP
"This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, rice and herbs. When friends come for lunch, I warm up some garlic toast and make a meal of it," notes Gwen Shawley of El Mirage, Arizona. "It's a great way to cut back on calories and fat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, brown flour over medium-high heat; set aside. In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and green onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories appetizer
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the leftover roast chicken stock: Put the cleaned chicken carcass in a large saucepan along with the salt, peppercorns, celery, bay leaf, carrots and onions and cover with cold water, about 8 cups. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with paper towels. You should have 6 cups stock after cooking.
- For the soup: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions and saute until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the kale and cook for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Hand-crush the canned tomatoes directly into the pot; it's nice to keep a little texture with the tomatoes. Add the chicken stock and simmer the soup on medium heat for 20 minutes. Fold in the rice and chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes. Finish with chopped parsley and serve in warm bowls with grated Parmesan on top.
ZESTY TOMATO SOUP FOR ONE
A tangy homemade tomato soup. Great 'comfort food'.
Provided by HELENJAYNE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor or a blender, puree the tomato and onion. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan. Stir in the vegetable juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve hot topped with your favorite cheese or fresh bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP
This simplified scratch-made soup is a spicy (but not too spicy) step beyond basic chicken soup. Made with chili powder, cumin, green chiles, corn and tomatoes, there's plenty of flavor to go around. Add rice toward the end of cooking to keep the texture just right, and when it's good and hot, serve with crunchy tortilla chips and a helping of shredded Mexican cheese blend for a hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in melted butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, until chicken is browned on outside. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
- Add onion and garlic to butter and drippings in Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin; heat to boiling. Stir in rice, chiles, frozen corn and the browned chicken; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 23 to 28 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
- Serve soup topped with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
ZESTY CHICKEN SOUP
This spicy chicken soup is chock full of chicken and vegetables. Best of all, it freezes nicely, making a second meal with little effort! -Gwen Nelson, Castro Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; cut into 1/2-in. cubes and set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until tender., Add to cooking juices in Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, zucchini, carrots, corn, chilies, cumin, chili powder and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken; heat through., If desired, serve with cheese and tortilla chips. Soup may be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZESTY CHICKEN SOUP WITH TOMATOES AND RICE
This is a zesty North African soup. The chicken can be served in the soup or reserved for other uses. If you'd like a leaner soup, omit the oil. Instead of sauteing the onion and chicken, simply add them to the water and continue cooking the soup as below.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, heavy soup pot or stew pan.
- Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
- Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute 7 minutes.
- Add water, tomatoes, garlic, paprika and turmeric and and bring to a simmer.
- Skim foam from surface.
- Cover and simmer 45 minutes, skimming fat occasionally.
- Add squash and cook for 10 minutes or until zucchini and chicken are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil and add salt.
- Add rice and cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 15 minutes or until just tender.
- Drain well.
- Rinse with cold water if cooking it ahead, and drain well.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH TOMATOES AND RICE
Make and share this Chicken Soup With Tomatoes and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 8 1 cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- in large pot heat oil. add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Saute 3-5 minutes.
- add tomatoes, broth, thyme and rice. bring to boil, reduce heat cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- add chicken, simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
- garnish with chopped parsely if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 624.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 10.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
- If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes. Be sure to drain them well before adding them to the soup.
- Add a pinch of sugar to the soup to help balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Use a good quality chicken broth. You can make your own chicken broth or use a store-bought broth.
- If you want a thicker soup, add more rice. You can also use barley or pasta instead of rice.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
This zesty chicken soup with tomatoes and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please the whole family. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this soup is a great option.
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