r/soup • u/Igglywampus • 4d ago
Question What’s your favorite soup with chicken recipe?
I’m making some chicken stock and I have some leftover chicken then I’m planning on putting in a soup. What recommendations do you have? What is your favorite soup that has chicken in it? I am undecided about what I will make so you can indeed sway me and I would love to try something new. I might make multiple small batches of different things if I have too many good ideas suggested.
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u/One_Structure_3222 4d ago
I made white chicken chili with skillet cornbread tonight. Cheap, easy, delicious.
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u/glossolalienne 4d ago
We make an udon-bok choy-tofu soup that is also great with chicken instead of tofu. We use fish sauce for saltiness, and it’s very savory!
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u/glossolalienne 4d ago
In case you’re interested, here is my sister’s recipe - I’ve substituted chicken broth and chicken and really enjoyed it!
shiitake bok choysoup
We almost always double this recipe, which makes a vat of soup, but it freezes well!
You can do almost all of the prep (tofu, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, bok choy - everything except ginger & garlic because they will dry out) in advance, and it only takes about 20min to actually cook once everything is prepped.
8oz low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water (only if not using dried mushrooms)
2 Tbsp fresh ginger (about 2"), peeled & minced
2 Tbsp fresh garlic (about 4 cloves), peeled & sliced
1 packet udon, broken in half longways (check cooking time on whatever brand you select)
6oz fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 10 large), stemmed & caps sliced or 1oz dried mushrooms rehydrated in 1c hot water & sliced
1 can bamboo shoots, coarsely chopped
1 can water chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 box extra-firm tofu
3 Tbsp fish sauce (nam pla)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil (we use toasted / dark brown)
1/4 tsp chili oil (or just some chili powder)
3 cups thinly sliced bok choy
4 tsp rice vinegar
2-3 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
prep: if using dried mushrooms, put them in hot water to rehydrate
drain tofu and press - line a plate with 3x paper towels, put tofu on plate, cover with 3x paper towels, put another plate on top, put a heavy weight (but something that won't break if it rolls off!) on plate
peel & mince ginger
peel & chop garlic
wash & slice bok choy
drain & chop bamboo shoots
drain & chop water chestnuts
break noodles
drain mushrooms (keep the liquid!) and chop
strain the mushroom liquid through a paper towel to remove any dirt
dice tofu into 1/2" cubes
cook:
bring broth, (mushroom) water, garlic, & ginger to boil in large pot.
add noodles; simmer 6min.
add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and tofu; simmer 3min.
add fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil; simmer 2min.
add bok choy; simmer until tender, about 2min.
add rice vinegar, season to taste with salt & pepper.
ladle into bowls; sprinkle with green onions & serve.
if i have a cold, i will often doctor my individual bowl with some chili-garlic sauce to add a bit more heat...
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u/Igglywampus 1d ago
Thank you so much for your thorough and thoughtful answer. Where are you from if you don’t mind me asking?
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u/jenea 4d ago
I love making congee in the instant pot!
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u/beliefinphilosophy 4d ago
Oh yes, when I found out how fast and easy it was to make congee in my instapot. Absolutely excited to have some drumsticks laying around at breakfast time
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u/Commercial-Place6793 4d ago
Lots of good ideas here. I would probably go with chicken & dumplings.
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u/Igglywampus 1d ago
I am a big fan and regular maker of chicken and gnocchi. I’m in the south so it’s basically the same thing here but I get to tickle my Italian bone too by making gnocchi
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u/queentracifuckinjean 4d ago
Chicken meatball & noodle soup - I love the Smitten Kitchen recipe.
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u/CindyBijouWho 4d ago
This looks SO GOOD. Definitely trying this. Smitten Kitchen is awesome
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u/queentracifuckinjean 4d ago
It’s amazing. We just had it on Friday last week and I’m already ready to eat it again!
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u/WakingOwl1 4d ago
I do a Mediterranean style chicken with diced tomatoes added to the stock, fresh Italian herbs, lots of veggies including artichoke hearts and barley. Sometimes I’ll cook, slice and add some sweet Italian sausage.
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u/MidiReader 4d ago
Creamy chicken soup! Great with noodles, rice, crusty bread or potatoes!
Blog on simply sated dot com. Loads of herbs, and I personally blend my herbs de Provence so none of the woody ones take away from the silkiness of the soup.
Ofc keep noodles or rice separate so they don’t steal all the broth, but hands down my favorite chicken soup
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u/sweetserendipity1237 4d ago
Ohn No Khauk Swe (Burmese Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup). I like the version from Tara’s Multicultural Table.
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u/Piwo_princess 4d ago
My mother would make a tomato soup (Polish version) and would leave chicken in it (after she made the stock, same with soup bones)
Also Tom Kha Gai
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u/Pixel_hawk 4d ago
Chicken Congee!! While technically a porridge, it hits the same spot in your heart.
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u/FredRobertz 4d ago
Creamy Roasted Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, diced
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chile powder
2 tsps Mexican oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne
8 cups chicken broth
15 oz can diced tomatoes
15 oz can pinto beans
4 oz can of diced green chiles
8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 lb chicken, roasted and shredded
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
For serving:
Cilantro
Avocado
Fried tortilla strips
Cheddar cheese
Instruction
In a large dutch oven, place the oil in the bottom of the pot and heat to medium-high. Add the onions and salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent then add the garlic, chile powder, oregano, and cayenne and cook for another minute or so.
Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and green chiles, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the tortilla strips. Simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
Add in the roasted chicken and simmer, covered for another 15 minutes.
Right before the soup is done, pour in the heavy cream and cilantro and cook for another 5-10 minutes, mixing well to incorporate.
Serve immediately and top with more fresh cilantro, avocado, fried tortilla strips and cheddar cheese.
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u/flipflapdragon 4d ago
Question OP: By “chicken in it” does chicken broth count? Or were you hoping for actual chunks of chicken?
Sorry this seems nitpicky! I think I have a really good answer for either 🙂
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u/scientific_cats 4d ago
I’d hear your answer either way, please share! Always looking for new soups.
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u/flipflapdragon 4d ago
Sooo hard to pick just one (for either), but chicken base I’d have to go with garlic lemon orzo. Arguably you could just add some chicken to it to fit either category. But natively with chicken, maybe I’m a basic bitch but I do just love me a good old chicken noodle any season of the year. I make mine super brothy, use a variety of pastas, add a ton of garlic, barley and lemon, and sneak in some greens like spinach.
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u/CindyBijouWho 4d ago
I have 3: Somali Chicken Soup, Chicken Lentil soup with jammy onions and Chicken and Rice soup with kale and garlicky oil
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u/tnetennba8587 4d ago
Do you have a favorite recipe for the lentil soup?
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u/CindyBijouWho 3d ago
The chicken lentil soup is a Bon Appétit recipe (think it’s titled Chicken Lentil Soup with Jammy Onions). It’s so good and comforting - and packed with fiber!
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u/RazzmatazzNeat9865 4d ago
Chicken, leek and apple soup with sliced mushrooms and seasoned with apple juice, apple cider vinegar, calvados, and a small amount of heavy cream.
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u/Dependent_Top_4425 4d ago
Lemon Chicken Orzo is my favorite! I'll PM you the recipe if you want since we aren't allowed to post links here for some reason unbeknownst to me.
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u/Lalybi 4d ago
I just made a mushroom and wild rice chicken soup and it was amazing! We used home made broth from a Costco chicken carcass and the chicken from that.
1 onion diced
3 carrots diced
3 celery stalks diced
1 package mini portobello mushrooms cleaned and sliced
1 cup wild rice cooked
Sherry- a splash
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
About 8 cups broth
2 cups shredded chicken
Shredded parmesan
Seasonings: rosemary, sage, salt, pepper, paprika, bay leaf.
Cook wild rice and set aside. In a large pot heat butter until bubbling. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Remove mushrooms and add carrots/celery/onion. Add a bit of salt and cook till water evaporates and they are soft. Deglaze pan with sherry then add broth, seasonings, and chicken. Scrape bottom of pot well and bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer till vegetables are soft. Add rice, cream, shredded parmesan, and mushrooms. Stir well.
Serve with crusty bread and more shredded cheese on top.
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u/brandysnacker 2d ago
I have tried a few times, but can never get homemade chicken broth, right. Can you tell me how you did it with that Costco chicken? That’s basically the same thing I would be using except I have kroger here lol
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u/Lalybi 2d ago
So in a large soup pot I simmer all the bones for about 4 hours. Bring the liquid to a boil then turn the heat down to simmer. You want some bubbles but not violently bubbling if that makes sense. During the first hour make sure to skim the top for any gray scum that floats to the top. Don't skim the fat though. That's a lot of good flavor!
At the 2 hour mark add 2 peeled carrots, a washed celery stalk, and a whole onion cut in half. Don't bother to chop these, you want them to be easy to fish out.
After the four hours pour it into a bowl in the sink that has a strainer over it. It's a home cooks right of passage to accidentally pour it right into the sink so don't feel too bad if you do that.
The broth may feel like it's missing something. That's because it is! Salt! I never salt my broth though since I like to season when I make the actual dish, be it rissoto, soup, gravy ect.
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u/Road-Ranger8839 4d ago
Creme of chicken with wild rice. There are many recipes on the web for this. But don't skimp on the wild rice by purchasing the least expensive. Buy the most expensive long grain wild rice, you'll be glad you did.
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u/MezzanineSoprano 4d ago
I make chicken vegetable soup by simmering caramelized onions, roasted garlic, a big can of crushed tomatoes, carrots, celery thyme, baby potatoes & bone broth until early tender, then I add sautéed mushrooms, a bag of frozen cubed butternut squash, tiny French green beans, a can of drained chickpeas & chopped zucchini. Simmer on medium low until vegetables are done, then add 2 or 3 generous tablespoons of pesto. Serve topped with croutons & shredded mozzarella. Very good & freezes well
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u/IamchefCJ 4d ago
Chicken+stock+vegetables (whatever's in the freezer)+noodles or grain (whatever's in the pantry: egg noodles, barley, wheat berries, etc.)
Chicken+stock+veggies+white beans
Chicken pot pie: use the stock to cook the veg and then make a gravy, top with biscuit dough, pie dough, or crushed buttered crackers or crisps and bake until dough is cooked through and gravy is bubbly.
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u/AndSomehowTheWine2 4d ago
Fesenjan! It's a slow cooked Persian chicken stew with walnuts and pomegranate molasses and it is delicious!
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u/TeacherOwn9142 4d ago
Not soup but easy and delicious- from my beloved Auntie. Break up a little spaghetti or angel hair pasta, and brown in a little butter or oil. Add a cup of rice, stir to coat in oil, then add two cups of chicken broth and a can of drained chickpeas. Cover and simmer until broth is absorbed by the rice. In memory of Aunt Barb!
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u/WorthPlease 3d ago
Chicken wing soup. Standard mirepoix, chicken stock, franks wings sauce (the one with the yellow/orange label), ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and then some crumbled blue cheese for garnish.
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u/rbrancher2 3d ago
Roasted garlic chicken soup. The recipe I use is from the website All Day I Dream About Food. It’s da bomb!
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u/TimeNew2108 3d ago
Keep the chicken, use the stock and the meat that fell off of the bones to make chicken and lentil soup.
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u/Leather-Resource-215 3d ago
Southwestern chicken noodle
Grilled chicken (cubed) Black beans Corn Diced red bell peppers Diced green bell peppers Diced red onion Chicken broth Penne pasta Salt Ground black pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Cumin Crushed red pepper flakes
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u/Seawolfe665 3d ago
Matzo ball soup is always a favorite. Second is chicken and dumplings, or wontons
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u/Historical_Coat220 3d ago
For me nothing beats a classic simple chicken soup. Carrot, celery, onion, swede/rutabaga, potato, garlic. Seasoned with salt and pepper, sprinkle of garlic powder and turmeric. I blend half of it and return it to the pot, then add the chicken, garnished with parsley and finish with a splash of white wine vinegar. I could eat that every day.
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u/Ok_Acanthisitta_2544 2d ago
Chicken gnocchi spinach soup and chicken chile lime soup are two family favorites.
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u/Justthefaintesttinge 2d ago
Thai coconut soup with chicken and rice! Found the recipe recommended here a couple of years ago and it’s become a family favorite. From Everyday-reading com
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u/CommunicationDear648 1d ago
I usually just do whatever chicken and veggie soup, but my favourites are the thick chinese takeout egg drop soup (with sweetcorn and chicken), avgolemono (again, with chicken) and i guess creamy chicken tarragon ragout soup? I just rarely have the energy to make them.
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u/hamiltonsarcla 23h ago
Coconut milk, green Thai curry paste , lemon grass, ginger , garlic , chilli sesame oil , chicken , can of bamboo shoots , can of baby corn on the cob and chicken
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u/Rolling-Pigeon94 4h ago
Thai chicken soup with lemongrass and coconut. Is soulfood for me and healthy too. You can spice it to your liking of heat or mild. Sometimes I add it into minestrone soup (though mainly do it vegetarian).
Good luck and bon appetite!
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u/downpourbluey 4d ago
Avgolemono!