20 Warming Chicken Soup Recipes

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Is there anything more comforting than a hot bowl of chicken soup? We offer delicious variations on classic recipes.

How to Cook - 20 Warming Chicken Soup Recipes

Chicken soup with kneidlach

A warm, rich chicken soup is the perfect comforting dinner. Ina starts with homemade chicken broth, which she later uses to cook the matzo ball dumplings. Don't peel the onion and garlic—they impart a golden hue to the soup, and you'll strain the dish later anyway.

Recipe: Chicken soup with kneidlach

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Soup

Simmer quinoa with flavorful vegetables and shredded grilled chicken for a hearty soup that's warm and comforting.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Soup

Creamy rice soup with chicken

Cook rice with tomatoes and carrots, then puree and return to the pot with vegetables and tender chicken. This hearty dinner is perfect for a chilly evening.

Recipe: Creamy rice soup with chicken

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

To form the dumpling dough in this soup, Michael Symon recommends using an ice cream scoop. Drop the dumplings into the hot broth and cover until they puff up and float to the surface.

Recipe: Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Lentil soup with chicken and curry

This exotic soup combines green onions, jalapeños, and apple with coconut milk for maximum flavor. This hearty dish is perfect for a cold winter evening.

Recipe: Lentil soup with chicken and curry

Chicken soup with small pasta

Use leftover chicken from last night's dinner: shred it and stir it into the flavorful broth. Prepare your favorite pasta (orzo is excellent) and add it to the soup just before serving.

Recipe: Chicken soup with small pasta

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Turn your favorite chicken pie into soup and serve with pie crust chips. Experimenting with classics can be so much fun.

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Nacho Soup

Serve the chicken soup with nachos instead of tortilla chips. For a fuller flavor, dip the nachos into the soup, scooping up the meat and corn.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Nacho Soup

Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Hominy Corn

This classic, warming chicken soup is based on the wonderful combination of wild rice and hominy corn. Add roasted chicken and fresh herbs to the store-bought broth.

Recipe: Chicken Soup with Wild Rice and Hominy Corn

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Chicken soup with eggs

This is a healthier version of the classic soup, using low-sodium chicken broth and plenty of leafy greens in addition to watercress.

Recipe: Chicken soup with eggs

Baked Chicken Tortilla Soup with Tequila Sauce

Add the savory flavors of Southwestern cuisine to your menu with Guy Fieri's take on tortilla soup. The dish is topped with a lime-tequila sour cream topping.

Recipe: Baked Chicken Tortilla Soup with Tequila Sauce

Egg soup with chicken and salad

To save time on this soup and salad dinner, use store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Recipe: Egg soup with chicken and salad

Creamy Caesar Soup with Chicken

Your favorite salad is transformed into a creamy soup. Parmesan rind in the broth adds a savory umami flavor, while croutons seasoned with hot sauce and anchovy fillets provide a pleasantly crunchy texture.

Recipe: Creamy Caesar Soup with Chicken

Chicken Soup with Dumplings and Quinoa

This soup is rich in fiber thanks to the quinoa and whole grain dumplings.

Recipe: Chicken Soup with Dumplings and Quinoa

Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Cheddar Cheese

Cumin, two types of beans, and vibrant corn give Trisha Yearwood's soup a wonderful, time-tested flavor, while the addition of a mixture of milk and cream adds an even richer texture to the classic recipe. Before serving, top each bowl with tortilla chips for a pleasant texture.

Recipe: Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Cheddar Cheese

Thai Chicken Soup

This simple Thai soup features tender chicken, rice noodles, and bell peppers. Rich coconut milk adds a creamy texture, while green curry paste provides a pleasant heat.

Recipe: Thai Chicken Soup

Chicken soup with egg noodles

Tyler Florence cooks a whole chicken with flavorful ingredients, then uses the resulting broth and meat for a fresh, delicious soup.

Recipe: Chicken soup with egg noodles

Simple chicken soup with rice

Don't worry about making a delicious broth from scratch. Simply add flavorful vegetables and bones to store-bought chicken broth. This will save you time when you're craving something cozy and warming.

Recipe: Simple chicken soup with rice

Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Noodles

This chicken soup is loaded with healthy vegetables. Add some herbs and lemon zest to store-bought broth; the rich flavor makes it taste like it's been simmering all day.

Recipe: Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Noodles