Are you in the mood for a meal that will warm you up on a cold night, offers a nostalgic twist on an old favorite, and is the ultimate comfort food? You might also be looking to add a few new items to your family's monthly menu. Or maybe you're feeling a little unwell and want something to make you feel better and fill you up? We've got the perfect thing for you: chicken soup!
As WebMD notes, chicken broth "is a go-to remedy for many ailments" due to the fact that it not only makes you feel all nice and warm inside, but it's also "rich with essential fatty acids and protein" that "help your body build and repair healthy muscle, bone, skin, and blood cells." The broth can also be "a rich source of minerals like iron," and "contains selenium," which "helps prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases and complications, including strokes, and high cholesterol." Delicious and offers potential health benefits? Talk about a win-win!
Fortunately, we've collected some oh-so-yummy chicken soup recipes that are just too good not to try. Are you interested in something that's tasty but also super easy to make? We've got you covered. Do you prefer spicy, savory, or maybe even sweet soups? We have some of those, too. We also have soups that are light, hearty, classic, and unexpected. The only downside of this list is how hard it will be to decide which chicken soup to make first!
Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
If you’re looking for a hearty soup but don’t have all day to spend in the kitchen, then give this Slow Cooker Chicken Soup recipe from Dizzy Busy and Hungry a try. Just toss the delicious ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning and set it. By dinnertime, you’ll have a nice, hot meal ready for you. Easy peasy!
Spicy Chicken Lime Soup
For those who like a little zip to their food, then look no further than this Spicy Chicken Lime Soup recipe from Lotus Foods. This option is sure to offer the spicy kick you’re looking for, along with ingredients like fresh jalapeño peppers, cumin, and hand-squeezed lime juice. Yummy!
Chicken Potpie Chowder
Getting a little bored with the same old chicken pot pie? Well, the Yum & Yummer cookbook has a recipe for Chicken Potpie Chowder that flips the script (or flips the menu?) on the classic meal. Taking it from the pie shell to the soup bowl, this meal is both hearty and creamy while also likely to become a new favorite in your home.
Homemade Chicken Soup
Sometimes the idea of making a meal from scratch might seem a little daunting. However, Chef Ed McFarland takes you through every step when it comes to how to make his delicious homemade chicken soup. On top of that, he makes it look so easy! Learn how to prep your veggies and make your own chicken broth so you can impress your family — or yourself — next mealtime.
The 'Best' Chicken Soup
This recipe for “The Best Chicken Soup” from Sasha MacMillan is chock-full of veggies and amazing herbs. The addition of turmeric, fresh ginger, thyme, and rosemary pack a powerful (and healthy) punch that will not only taste great but make you feel good as well.
Superfood Chicken Soup
For a hearty and healthy soup idea, give this recipe for Superfood Chicken Soup from Food Network Magazine a whirl. The combination of turmeric, turnip, kale, and chickpeas is sure to not only fill your stomach but also give your body the energy it needs to take on the day.
Stracciatella (Italian Chicken Broth With Egg Drop Soup)
To bring a little taste of Italy to your chicken soup, follow this authentic recipe for stracciatella from Kathryn Occhipinti, author of Conversational Italian for Travelers. Let the aroma of the delicious homemade Italian chicken broth and the taste of the creamy egg drops take your taste buds to another country.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
For a filling soup that will feel more like an entire meal, this recipe for the Ultimate Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is sure to hit the spot. Classic chicken soup ingredients like carrots, celery, and peas mix dreamily with soft cheese tortellini to give you a scrumptious way to bulk up your broth.
Quinoa Chicken Soup
Switch out regular noodles and check out this mouthwatering recipe for Quinoa Chicken Soup from Natural Spoonfuls. This soup is full of get-you-going veggies and a homemade chicken bone broth that complements the soft superfood quinoa. Such a delicious and health-conscience recipe!
Chicken Soup With Herb Dumplings
Switching out the starch in your traditional chicken soup can be a flavorful way to add variety to a classic meal. Cut 2 the Recipe’s take on chicken soup includes herb dumplings as a replacement for regular noodles. Seasoning the dumplings with thyme and oregano adds an herbaceous taste that gives more of a homestyle comfort-food feel to the meal.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
There is just so much yummy goodness going on in this recipe by Lindsey Baruch for Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. Along with some traditional ingredients, she also adds freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, and some dill just to change things up. What an amazing combination!
Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup)
Add some color and big-time flavor to your chicken soup with this amazing recipe for Aguadito De Pollo. What makes this Peruvian chicken soup stand out is the addition of cilantro and lime, which not only blasts you with citrus but gives the meal its unique green hue. Delicious!
Caldo De Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
This soup has it all! Cabbage and zucchini? Check. Chilis? Check. Corn cob pieces? You better believe it. The recipe from Creole Contessa for Mexican chicken soup also hits you with some roasted tomatoes that will surely wow your family at your next dinner.
Cold-Fighting Chicken Soup
Want to keep those sniffles at bay and enjoy a warm, tasty meal? Then give this Cold-Fighting Chicken Soup recipe courtesy of From a Chef’s Kitchen a try. The combination of a nice warm chicken broth full of turmeric, kale, and whole wheat orzo is sure to send that cold packing.
Thai-Style Coconut Chicken Soup
Bring some creaminess to your dish with this lovely Thai-Style Coconut Chicken Soup from Monterey Mushrooms. A beautiful blend of rich coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, and lemongrass topped off with a little lime-wedge chaser is sure to have your mouth watering.
Chicken Shorba Soup
This chicken shorba soup from Monika Singh looks like a wonderful Indian-style recipe that can help keep you cozy on those cold winter nights. Let the smell of the fragrant peppercorn, clove, cinnamon, green cardamom, ginger, garlic, and turmeric warm you from the inside out. Mmm!
Green Chili White Chicken Soup
At first glance, you might think that this Green Chili White Chicken Soup should be eaten with a fork. But underneath all that gorgeous rotisserie chicken, shredded cheese, and sour cream is a chicken broth that is enhanced by fire-roasted tomatoes. Get ready to dive in!
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup
This delectable recipe for Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup is a must for thick soup lovers. Tender chicken, carrots, and broccoli are flavored with thyme and dill and then cooked beautifully in chicken broth. Then to add richness, heavy cream and cream cheese are thrown into the mix to take this soup to another level.
Hearty Mexican Chicken Soup
Take your regular soup for a trip south of the border with this great recipe by My Food and Family. This hearty soup hits the spot with flavor-filled ingredients like chunky salsa, shredded cheese, and cannellini beans that are lifted with fresh chopped cilantro and cumin.
Chicken Cilantro Lime Soup
When you’re hungry on a nice, warm summer day, soup might not be the first thing to come to mind. But this recipe for Chicken Cilantro Lime Soup brings the feeling of summer to your table with creamy avocado, light coconut milk, and lots of fresh-squeezed lime.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This soup looks like it could wrap you up all nice in a cozy blanket. With a creamy chicken base that hugs baby spinach and soft gnocchi, this recipe for Best Chicken Gnocchi Soup feels like the ultimate comfort food.
Slow-Cooked Chicken Soup
The recipe for this slow-cooked chicken soup from Mirna Sierra promotes a “heart-warming, gut-healing” meal, and it sure looks that way. Treat your tummy to this tasty option that’s slow-cooked with lots of healthy ingredients like spinach, your choice of herbs, carrots, and apple cider vinegar.
Chicken Pho
Ensure your belly is full but that you're not full of regrets with this healthy chicken pho recipe. With a light yet palate-pleasing chicken broth and flavor-capturing noodles, pho is an incredibly popular soup, and it’s not hard to see why. Yummy!
Southwestern Chicken Soup
Add heat and variety to your chicken soup with a little Southern flair. A Well-Seasoned Kitchen’s recipe for Southwestern Chicken Soup hits you with spices, jalapeño, and hominy with its rich corn flavor. Topped off with avocado and shredded cheese, this soup is a surefire winner.
Carrot Chicken Soup
This no-nonsense soup is simple to make and surely tastes as good as it looks. The carrots add a bit of natural sweetness to the savory chicken broth, which helps to give it a sense of balance. To finish off this soup with a little sharp creaminess, the recipe from Earth, Wit & Style calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, which is chef’s kiss perfect.
Bok Choy and Chicken Noodle Soup
Grow Create Save gives us a delicious recipe for Bok Choy Chicken Soup. Already warm and tasty, this soup also gives you a boost of vitamin power, which anybody would benefit from. According to Healthline, bok choy is a “good source of vitamins C and K" and "also contains some fiber," which is "a critical nutrient found only in plant foods.” Feel good by fueling well.
Chicken Pepper Soup
There is something about soup that can really soothe the soul. Especially this Chicken Pepper Soup recipe from Shilohi, which is jam-packed with amazing flavors. The blend of garlic, ginger, black peppercorn, and mint leaves helps boost this chicken soup to epic proportions. Enjoy!
Mexican Street Corn and Chicken Soup⠀
Miss that taste of barbecued corn but in the mood for a nice, hot soup? Well, no worries, because this recipe for Mexican Street Corn and Chicken Soup will perfectly combine the flavors of both. Between the beautiful spices and combination of corn kernels and creamed corn, your taste buds will be transported to backyard barbecues in no time.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
For a super-tasty soup that you can quickly prepare in your slow cooker, check out this recipe from Soup So Fine. Boasting jalapeños, smoked paprika, slow-cooked chicken thighs, and enchilada sauce, this chicken tortilla soup will add some zing and crunch to your dinner or lunch.
Chicken Zoodle Soup
Switch out those carb-filled noodles in your chicken soup and instead pack it with healthy zoodles, which are zucchini noodles. This recipe from Taste by Tal for Instant Pot Chicken Zoodle Soup is not only super fun to say but also a healthy alternative to heavier, starchier meals.