50 Chicken Soup Recipes from Scratch That’ll Warm the Soul

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50 Chicken Soup Recipes from Scratch That’ll Warm the Soul2/50 Chicken Vegetable Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 35 min Servings 16 servings (about 4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It’s especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work to heat up for a fast lunch. —Bertha Vogt, Tribune, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 195 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated

It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again

fat), 55mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 3/50 Chicken and Dumplings 103 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It’s one of those types of soup you’ll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 470

Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair

calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 4/50 Mexican Corn Chowder 94 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas Nutrition

Facts: 1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 5/50 Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Soup with Bok Choy 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Soup with Bok Choy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Throughout Vietnam there are many kinds of soups, called canh, served all year long. I particularly love having this warm, flavorful bowl of Vietnamese chicken soup on laid-back weekends, but it’s also great

packed in a thermos for lunch

packed in a thermos for lunch. It’s the perfect bok choy soup too! —Brenda Watts, Gaffney, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 147 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 6/50 Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup

for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit

for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 312 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. Don’t make a dangerous mistake when prepping your chicken. Here’s why you need two cutting boards. 7/50 Asian Chicken Noodle Soup 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Asian Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One

It was great!

night I didn’t have any noodles for my chicken soup, so I gave it a twist and added wonton wrappers. It was great! Don’t skip the celery leaves; they bring great flavor to this Asian chicken soup. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 227 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1344mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 8/50 Chicken Gnocchi Soup Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves making

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soup because it’s a great way to use up vegetables, and we’ll have leftovers for days. I made this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup once and knew I needed the recipe in my soup Rolodex! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 362 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 9/50 Spanish Chicken Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spanish Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings (3 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A

hearty soup made from scratch is the perfect antidote for chilly weather

hearty soup made from scratch is the perfect antidote for chilly weather. Save leftovers for weekday lunches sent to work in a thermos or quickly reheated in the microwave. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 324 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 10/50 Matzo Ball Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Matzo Ball Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort

This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls to this Jewish chicken soup. —Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 160 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 11/50 Ceylon Chicken Curry Noodle Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This comforting chicken curry noodle soup

is a take on a soup I ate during childhood

is a take on a soup I ate during childhood. It is loaded with ingredients to boost your immune system and can easily be made vegan or vegetarian. —Sarita Gelner, Chesterfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 316 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 12/50 Chicken Tomato Soup 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck For Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give my slow-cooked specialty its kick. I serve

bowls of it with crunchy tortilla strips that bake in no time

bowls of it with crunchy tortilla strips that bake in no time. Leftover soup freezes well for nights I don’t feel like cooking. —Margaret Bailey, Coffeeville, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 196 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 13/50 White Bean Chicken Chili 119 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra

can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas

can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. —Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 14/50 Mango & Coconut Chicken Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love preparing dinner in a slow cooker because it’s carefree cooking. This

15/50 Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup 28

chicken soup uses ingredients that I love, such as coconut milk, edamame and fresh ginger. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 338 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 15/50 Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup 28 Reviews Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep time. I knew this recipe

No question—this is my favorite barley soup!

was a hit when I didn’t have any leftovers and my husband asked me to make it again. —Nancy Clow, Mallorytown, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 229 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. 16/50 Chicken Barley Soup 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It’s so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have

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