Best Easy Chicken Soup Recipes

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, black beans, chicken stock, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select Stew mode and cook on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken, shred it with 2 forks, and return it to the soup.

EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and carrots; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots and noodles are tender. Remove bay leaf.

EASY CHINESE CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan(depending on your taste or needs you may wish to substitute some of the stock for water).
• Add chicken breast fillet to the stock, turn the heat off and cover the pain with a lid for 15 minutes.
• Remove chicken breast from the stock and leave to cool for a few minutes then shred.
• Add corn to stock and bring to the boil over a medium heat.
• Combine soy sauce and cornflour into a paste then stir into the soup to thicken slightly.
• Add shredded chicken to soup.
• Slowly pour beaten eggs into the soup in a steady stream, stirring constantly with a fork.
• Serve topped with the sliced spring onions and enjoy!
• NB: Cooking time includes the 15 minutes for "poaching" the chicken breast.

EASY CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Place chicken in the hot oil; cook, stirring only occasionally, until brown, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the browned chicken and stir well to coat. Add the red and green bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion to the seasoned chicken. Stir and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Pour the fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, and chicken broth into the pot with the chicken and vegetables. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Season the soup with hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste before serving.

EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add celery, carrots, and onion and cook until celery and carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add broth and 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add chicken, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. With tongs, remove chicken and chop or shred into bite-size pieces. Add pasta to pot and cook until tender, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. To serve, stir in chicken and dill.

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Mix water, cream of mushroom soup, chicken, onion, celery, carrots, baby bell peppers, and onion soup mix together in a slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken using two forks and stir soup well.

EASY, SPICY CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and gently lower eggs into the water. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
• Combine chicken stock, chicken meat, spinach, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a large pot. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles for 3 minutes. Drain.
• Ladle noodles into bowls and cover with soup. Add 1 soft-boiled egg to each bowl. Garnish soup with seaweed, green onions, chile peppers, and sriracha sauce.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

EASY LOWER SODIUM CROCK POT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Chop all veggies and add to crock pot.2. add low sodium chicken broth and meat.3. you can use either raw chicken breasts or left over chicken or turkey.4. add seasonings to taste, i only use a sprinkling of lawrys seasoning salt because i want it to be low sodium.5. cover and cook on low for several hours.6. when you are ready to serve, add egg noodles ,stir and replace lid for about 10 to 15 minutes . dont over cook noodles, stir and serve. easy and tasty. For the seasoning powder , I use Mrs. Dash. I only use just a small sprinkle of the Lawry's because I am trying to lower the sodium. Its very tasty this way, but season to your taste. You can use Left over Chicken Or turkey for this as well. Very Yummy and just as easy as can be.

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP

Steps:

• Simmer the carrots, onion and celery in the chicken broth until soft.
• Add the corn, peas, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and chicken.
• Add the cream soups and mix well over medium heat until incorporated.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• For the dumplings, mix the egg, milk, and melted butter.
• Add to the flour and add salt, pepper and parsley.
• It will make a thick sticky batter.
• Drop by spoonfuls into the simmering soup.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes,
• Do not allow soup to boil.
• Serve in large bowls.

QUICK EASY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir chicken, celery, carrots, onion, barley, rice, salt, and pepper into broth. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until chicken and rice are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, hominy, black beans, diced tomatoes, beer, and tomato paste. Stir in shredded chicken. Add garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips.

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP WITH BEAN AND CHEESE NACHOS

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Arrange 2 tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes, then flip and continue to bake until crispy, 4-5 minutes more. Carefully spread each tortilla with 2 Tbsp. refried beans; season lightly with salt and dust with cumin. Top with cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges to create nachos.
• Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 tortillas into 1" pieces. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion and tortilla pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining 1 tsp. cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Immediately add broth, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover pot, increase heat to high, and bring to a gentle simmer. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, and add chicken. Gently simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Season with adobo sauce, salt, or pepper, if needed. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with nachos, lime wedges, avocado, radish, and cilantro, if using. Season with pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Soup (without nachos) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine water, carrots, onion, celery, parsley, salt, garlic salt, pepper, and thyme in a slow cooker and mix well. Set chicken on top and push down slightly into the liquid.
• Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
• Add noodles and cook on High until noodles are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

EASY CREAM OF WILD RICE CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Melt margarine and sauté onion, carrot and celery in a large saucepan until tender.
• Add flour and stir until blended.
• Stir chicken broth in gradually.
• Add rice, chicken, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook and stir for approximately 2 minutes or until soup thickens.
• Stir in evaporated milk.
• Cook for five more minutes or until soup is heated through.

QUICK AND EASY INSTANT POT® CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour chicken broth into the pot; stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function. Add egg noodles, and simmer until tender, about 6 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN-ESCAROLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a small Dutch oven or a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper; put them in the pan, fattier side down, and cook until browned on the bottom and some of the fat has rendered out, 4 minutes. Flip the thighs over, tuck the garlic in around them and cook until the garlic is browned and aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and simmer until the thighs are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the thighs from the pot and cut into bite-size pieces.
• While the soup is cooking, cut the leaves of the escarole away from the core and wash well in cold water, especially the white part near the base, where most of the dirt collects. Tear the leaves into 2-inch pieces.
• Stir the escarole into the pot a handful at a time until it all fits, then cover and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and bring back to a simmer. Serve hot.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in butter until just tender, 5 minutes.
• Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Prepare soup mix according to package. Saute' the chopped onion in 1 T of butter or olive oil. I like purple onion but you can use yellow or green onions as well.
• 2. Add the canned tomatoes and the corn to the onion mix and heat through.
• 3. Add the tomato/corn mix, the canned beans (rinse first), and the cooked chicken to the soup base. Cook until all ingredients are heated through. Pour into bowls and top with the sour cream, cheese, and crushed chips.