What is more comforting than an easy chicken soup recipe during cold and flu season? A steaming bowl of chicken soup is a welcome meal on a cold day, but it brings more to the table than just flavor. The hot liquid will help soothe a sore throat and moisten nasal passages, and a hearty chicken soup packed with vegetables may ease congestion and coughs.
On top of all that, chicken soup has mom's seal of approval. So, whether you are not feeling your best or you're healthy as can be and craving a cozy night in, these simple chicken soup recipes are nourishing to your body and soul and won't take you all day to make.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
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This is a favorite traditional chicken noodle soup recipe. Soul-nourishing and so comforting, this homemade classic "feel better" soup is truly perfect for any day when you need a little pick-me-up. Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can always be used to speed up the process, but we recommend cooking a whole chicken to get the most flavor.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
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Ten minutes is all the time it takes to throw your ingredients into the crockpot before letting it cook all day. This chicken soup recipe is so simple yet so delightfully comforting that you'll want to make it again and again. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce.
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Chicken and Chard Dumpling Soup
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Chicken, cauliflower gnocchi, frozen cut Swiss chard, lemon zest, parmesan, and onion blend harmoniously in a delicious weeknight chicken soup. You can start with frozen chicken breasts, but just make sure to break apart the chicken breasts if they are frozen together. Top the cozy soup with shredded parmesan and serve with lemon wedges.
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Chicken Paprikash Soup
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Chicken paprikash, a popular Hungarian staple, is usually made into a roux, but in this sped-up version, the powerful and satisfying flavors are made into a comforting chicken soup. In less than 30 minutes, this pleasing bowl of nutrients is on the table. Top with freshly cleaned parsley.
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Classic Chicken Soup
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This easy chicken soup recipe uses four simple ingredients and some salt and pepper for seasoning. Once you get the hang of the recipe, the entire process should take just over an hour to complete. You'll make a chicken broth, then add carrots, celery, and shredded chicken to the mix.
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Creamy Veggie Chicken Noodle Soup
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This delicious springy take on the classic chicken soup has all the ingredients for a crave-worthy meal. Lemon zest and juice, lots of cream, fresh tarragon, scallions, and haricot verts are the added ingredients that make this soup so splendidly unique. Top with pepper before serving.
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Miso Chicken Noodle Soup With Kimchi
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If you're looking for an indulgent chicken noodle soup with a little more spice, you've found it. This fusion dish mixes Japan's Miso paste and Kimchi, an essential Korean ingredient. This flavorful soup comes together in just 20 minutes, so you don't have to spend all day hovering over a simmering pot.
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Salsa Verde Chicken Soup
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This chicken soup is tangy and full of powerful flavor, all thanks to tomatillos, salsa verde's key ingredient. Zesty and tangy salsa verde mix with cilantro, pinto beans, and hominy in this colorful dish. Then, it's all topped with mild avocado, shredded cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips.
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Ginger Chicken Soup With Vegetables
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This chicken soup will take a little longer to simmer than other recipes because the vegetables need time to become nice and tender. That said, ginger, garlic, and onion provide so much flavor that your family will think you simmered this soup all day. A pre-cooked rotisserie chicken also adds flavor and cuts the time.
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Lemon Dill Chicken Noodle Soup
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This delicious chicken noodle soup packs in protein and veggies. This means you get the nutrition you need to get better or stay healthy. In a little under an hour, shredded chicken, carrots, onions, lemon, dill, peas, and noodles come together for a hearty and healthy warm soup.
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Curried Chicken Soup
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In just 35 minutes, this curry-spiced take on chicken noodle soup is ready to serve. This flavor-packed soup is perfect for a cozy night in or before a fun night out. Serve with toasted naan.
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Peruvian-Style Chicken Soup With Cilantro and Lime
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We promise you'll be going back for a second bowl of this Peruvian-style chicken soup. A puree made from cilantro, scallions, lime juice, garlic, and oil elevates this already flavor-packed soup. The easy-to-make soup is best served with tortilla chips for that much-desired crunch.
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Southwestern Chicken Soup
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Salsa verde and ground cumin build up tons of flavor in this quick and tasty chicken soup recipe. Since you start with already-cooked chicken, the entire dish comes together in 15 minutes or less. Plus, this soup is elevated with the toppings of your choice. We recommend tortilla strips, sour cream, avocado, green onions, and frozen corn.
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Mexican Chicken Soup
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Even though this chicken soup takes about an hour and a half to complete, the final flavor is worth it. The simple steps will guide you through making your own chicken broth and teach you how to convert that into a soup with bold Mexican flavors. This recipe is best served with a sprinkle of cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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Zesty Corn Soup With Chicken
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This isn't you're typical chicken soup recipe. Not only can it be whipped up in just 20 minutes—thanks to frozen corn and pre-cooked rotisserie chicken—it is full of different flavors that work seamlessly with one another. Serve with tortilla chips and fresh guacamole.
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Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Soup
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From chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard's cookbook,Amalia's Mesoamerican Table-Ancient Traditions with Gourmet Infusions, this warm and comforting soup will surely satisfy. To get the full experience of this tasty soup, top it with avocados and serve with hot sauce and homemade corn tortillas.
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Chicken and Spaghetti Soup
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This twist on the classic adds in broken spaghetti noodles, which makes them easier to slurp up. It's a fairly straightforward take on chicken soup with carrots, celery, and a sprinkling of fresh dill for good measure. It's so yummy that you'll definitely be eating the leftovers all week.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup
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What could be simpler than a chicken soup made in the slow cooker? The best part is that your hands-on time is under 10 minutes, and the slow cooker does the rest of the work for the remaining five hours. Substitute the six cups of water in this recipe with chicken stock for additional flavor.
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