Our Best Chicken Soup Recipes for Satisfying One-Bowl Meals

2015-06-09
Our Best Chicken Soup Recipes for Satisfying One-Bowl Meals

There is nothing better than a comforting homemade chicken soup. Here you'll find tried-and-true classic chicken soup recipes (yay, chicken noodle soup!). For a bit of a twist on your favorite meaty soup, we've also gathered some delicious chicken soup recipes such as tortilla soup, white chili, chowders, and more featuring plenty of veggies and bold flavors.

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Tortellini Florentine Soup

This creamy, cheesy soup is the perfect way to beat the winter chill. We've kept the recipe simple by using ready-made ingredients such as packaged cheese tortellini, Alfredo sauce, and deli-roasted chicken. The one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Tomatillo Chicken Soup

Tomatillos, jalapeños, and lime juice give this slow cooker chicken soup a Mexican-inspired twist. Customize your bowl of steaming soup with toppings like sour cream and shredded cheese. Top the soup with homemade tortilla chips.

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Buffalo Chicken Soup

Spicy chicken fans will love this easy chicken soup recipe. It's rich and creamy, with all the crowd-pleasing flavors of spicy buffalo chicken wings. To give this soup an outstanding cheesy flavor, we've used a delicious combo of mozzarella, Parmesan, and bleu cheese here.

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Fast or Slow White Chicken Chili

It's time to meet the chili of your dreams. Not only is this chicken chili recipe a delightful twist on traditional beefy red bean chili but it's also absolutely delicious and seasoned with bold ingredients such as jalapeños and cumin. The best part of this easy chicken soup is that you can make it in a slow cooker or pressure cooker to fit your schedule.

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Creamed Chicken and Corn Soup

Put boneless chicken thighs to delicious use with this easy slow cooker chicken soup recipe. A thick and creamy broth is filled with tender chicken, carrot, onion, corn, and celery. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of crisp bacon.

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Rosemary and Ravioli Chicken Soup

Here's a cozy homemade chicken soup recipe that comes together in no time. Using quick-cooking refrigerated mushroom or spinach ravioli is the trick to this quick and easy soup. For a pretty (and delicious) presentation, top with some torn basil leaves and a few cracks of fresh black pepper.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

In our minds, a classic chicken noodle soup can do no wrong. This simple chicken soup is the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly day and is filled with onions, carrots, celery, and plenty of flavorful herbs. Feel free to sub in leftover turkey if you'd like.

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Chicken, Escarole, and Orecchiette Soup

When it comes to chicken-vegetable soup recipes, this one is a winner. Prepare to experience mouthwatering smells from your kitchen as the bone-in chicken soup gets a nice long simmer on the stove top. That fall-off-the-bone meat makes it easy to discard the bones before diving into a comforting bowl.

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Gingered Chicken Meatball Soup with Brown Rice and Basil

Asian ingredients (such as rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce) add dynamic flavor to this satisfying chicken soup. The hearty blend of brown rice, chicken, and veggies chimes in at under 400 calories per serving and 28 grams of protein. Ready in less than an hour, it's a one-dish dinner to rely on during busy weeknights.

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New Potato-Chicken Soup

This is a homemade chicken soup recipe the whole family will frequently request. Tiny new potatoes, chicken thighs, and peas star in this fabulous chicken soup. To make things extra fancy, we've topped the slow cooker recipe with some caramelized shallots and crumbled goat cheese.

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Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder

This chicken corn soup recipe is bound to get rave reviews from the first spoonful. If you're looking for more heat, top the bowl with sliced jalapenos.

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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

If you love snacking on jalapeño poppers, you must try this delicious chicken soup recipe. This easy soup comes together quickly thanks to rotisserie chicken. The creamy factor comes in with a blend of milk, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar.

Test Kitchen Tip: Freshly-grated cheese from a block melts into recipes like this much easier than pre-shredded cheese. The packaged shredded cheese has additives that prevent it from sticking, making it less likely to achieve the creamy result you want.

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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Give pre-cooked chicken a jazzy new flavor by stirring it into a lively Louisiana-style gumbo. The secret to this chicken gumbo soup recipe's bold taste is a dash of Cajun seasoning and a deep, coppery-brown roux. Don't forget corn bread muffins for dipping!

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Chipotle Chicken-Squash Chili

Canned chipotle chile peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes add an irresistible smoky flavor to this chicken soup recipe. In addition to the chicken and beans, this chili recipe is chock-full of fresh veggies including butternut squash, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Instead of spending a lot of time stuffing chicken breasts for a traditional chicken cordon bleu, use those same flavors in a soup! The chicken, ham, and asparagus pair perfectly in the cheesy broth. You'll love the tang from the Gruyère or Swiss cheese. For another easy twist on the classic chicken dish, try it in casserole form.

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Chickpea and Chicken Curry Stew

Give your chicken soup some Indian-inspired flair by turning it into a curry-spiced stew. The spice level here is well-balanced thanks to the addition of heavy cream. Top your bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

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Fettuccine Alfredo Soup

Fettuccine alfredo isn't just a delicious pasta anymore. That's right, this unique chicken soup recipe features the flavors of your favorite Italian dish. All made in one pot, each rich and creamy bowl of soup is full of tender chicken, broccoli, and noodles.

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Wild rice takes a bit longer to cook, but each minute is well worth the wait once you try this chicken soup recipe. The vegetables develop a nice flavor by getting sautéed in butter first. A bowl of this creamy chicken soup is sure to soothe your soul on frigid winter days.

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Bone-In Chicken Noodle Soup

Starting with bone-in chicken pieces ensures you can coax out maximum flavor in a short amount of time. In just 45 minutes, you'll have a bowl filled with rich chicken broth, tender chicken, and al dente egg noodles. We've also included two recipe variations that use fresh herbs like parsley and dill.

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Chicken and Poblano Pepper Soup

Build incredible flavor in this chicken soup recipe by cooking tomatoes, onions, and peppers together before adding low-sodium chicken broth and chicken thighs. As one reviewer raves, "I can't express how happy I am that I tried this recipe. It is simple, delicious, and has quickly become one of my favorites. I make it every other week."

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Lime Chicken Tortilla Soup

Simple, fast, and tasty are all words used to describe this easy chicken soup recipe. As delicious as the soup is, we love the toppings just as much. Top each bowl with tortilla strips, avocado, radish slices, and fresh lime juice.

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Toasted Naan and Chicken Soup

This rich chicken noodle soup is flavored with cardamom, garlic, ground chiles, garam masala, and turmeric. Round out the soup with lime juice, corn, and plenty of shredded chicken. Garnish the chicken soup with hard-boiled eggs, toasted naan, and peppers.

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Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A bowl of this heart soup rivals your restaurant favorite. Each bite is loaded with tender gnocchi, chicken, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Make a big batch at home in just 45 minutes.

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