25 Chicken Soup Recipes That Are Pure Comfort in a Bowl
As soon as the weather starts getting colder, soup seems to find its way back onto our dinner menu. There’s something so nice about having a big pot of it bubbling away, especially when it’s dark outside ridiculously early and nobody really knows what they fancy for dinner. Give me a bowl of something warm and a chunk of bread to dunk in it and I’m happy.
Chicken soup is always one I come back to, but I definitely don’t want the same chicken noodle soup every week. Sometimes I want something really creamy and filling, other times something a bit lighter, and then there are days when I fancy something with a bit more spice or completely different flavors. Luckily, there are about a million ways to turn chicken into a really good bowl of soup.
So I’ve gathered 25 of my favorite chicken soup recipes together in one place. There are noodles, rice, dumplings, creamy soups, spicy soups and a few slightly different ones that I probably wouldn’t have thought to make myself. Basically, plenty to keep us going through soup season without eating the same thing over and over again.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- There’s a bit of everything here – creamy soups, brothy soups, noodles, rice, dumplings and a few with a bit of a kick too.
- They’re just really good comfort food – the sort of thing you want bubbling away on the stove when it’s cold and miserable outside.
- You’ve got plenty to choose from – some are really hearty and filling, while others are a little lighter for those days when you don’t fancy anything too heavy.
- Most don’t need much with them – honestly, give me a big bowl of chicken soup and some bread for dunking and I’m happy.
- There are some different ones to try too – I love a classic chicken soup, but sometimes it’s nice to change things up a bit.
1. Chicken Noodle Soup
This is the kind of soup I always want when it’s cold outside or someone in the house is feeling a bit under the weather. It’s simple, warming and really good with a big chunk of bread on the side.
GET THE RECIPE2. Marry Me Chicken Soup
If you’re in the mood for something really creamy and comforting, this is a good one to try. It’s packed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and plenty of flavor, and feels like a bit of a treat for dinner.
GET THE RECIPE3. Chicken Meatball Soup
I love the little meatballs in this one, they make it feel a bit different from your usual bowl of soup. There are plenty of veggies in there too, so it’s filling without being really heavy.
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The wild rice makes this one so hearty and filling, which is exactly what I want from a bowl of soup on a cold day. It’s creamy, packed with chicken and veggies, and definitely feels like a proper dinner.
GET THE RECIPE5. Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This is a lovely one for when you fancy something a bit different. The coconut milk makes it creamy without being too heavy, with loads of flavor and just the right amount of warmth.
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 1⅔ cups coconut milk (400 ml)
- 10 oz chicken breast, diced (300 g)
- ½ tablespoon green curry paste
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced (2–3 cm)
- 1½ cups sliced mushrooms (200 g)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (30 ml)
- 1 stalk lemongrass, optional
- Salt, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or lime wedges
Instructions:
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Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
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In a medium pot, pour in the coconut milk and ¾ cup (200 ml) of water.
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Add the green curry paste and sliced ginger, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat while stirring to dissolve the paste.
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Stir in the chicken pieces and mushrooms, then let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the mushrooms are tender.
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Mix in the lime juice and add salt to taste, removing the lemongrass stalk if you used one.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges, and serve right away.
6. Danish Chicken Soup with Dumplings & Meatballs
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You get a bit of everything in this bowl, with tender chicken, little meatballs and dumplings all tucked into a lovely homemade broth. It’s proper cold-weather comfort food and definitely hearty enough for dinner.
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If you fancy something with a little more warmth and spice, this is definitely worth a try. It all cooks away in the slow cooker too, which is always a bonus on a busy day.
GET THE RECIPE8. Roasted Poblano Soup with Chicken
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Roasting the poblanos gives this one such a lovely flavor, with just enough heat without going overboard. It’s warming, filling and a nice change when you want something a bit different from the usual.
GET THE RECIPE9. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Biscuits
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All the cozy flavors of a chicken pot pie are packed into this one, but without having to actually make a pie. The biscuits on the side are perfect for dipping too, which might just be my favorite part.
GET THE RECIPE10 Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala Soup
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Here’s a fun way to change up soup night, especially if you love the flavors of tikka masala. It’s creamy, warming and full of spice, but still simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner.
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This is a great one when you want something hearty but still packed with plenty of veggies. Everything goes into the crockpot and you end up with a lovely filling dinner without much fuss.
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This one is definitely for the days when a light bowl of soup just isn’t going to cut it. It’s creamy, cheesy and really filling, with plenty of pasta and chicken in every bowl.
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The white beans make this one really hearty without making it feel too heavy. It’s full of chicken and veggies too, and just the sort of thing I’d happily have with some crusty bread for dinner.
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I’m always drawn to the really creamy soups when it’s cold outside, and this is exactly my kind of dinner. The paprika gives it loads of flavor and I’d definitely want some bread on the side to mop up the last bit.
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Taco night in soup form is always going to get my vote. This one is hearty, full of all those familiar flavors and even better once you’ve piled your favorite toppings on top.
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I can just imagine tucking into a big bowl of this on a cold evening. The sweet butternut squash, tender chicken and creamy broth sound so good together, especially with a warm chunk of crusty bread for dipping.
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This is the sort of soup I’d happily make when I’m craving something with a bit more flavor. It’s creamy, warming and a little spicy, with plenty of chicken to make it feel like a proper dinner.
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This looks like such a good one for a cold day. You’ve got tender chicken, chunks of sweet potato and plenty of veggies all in one bowl, and I’d definitely be going back for seconds.
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I don’t think you can go far wrong with chicken and dumplings when you’re in the mood for proper comfort food. Those soft, fluffy dumplings with the chicken and warm broth just sound so good on a cold evening.
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The little bit of lemon in this one makes it sound so fresh and tasty. You’ve still got plenty of chicken and rice to make it filling, but it’s a nice change from some of the richer, creamier soups.
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Gnocchi in soup is always a good idea as far as I’m concerned. Those little soft dumplings with tender chicken and a creamy broth make this one feel really hearty and comforting.
GET THE RECIPE22. Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup
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This is definitely my kind of soup, mainly because I’m never going to complain about finding plenty of pasta in my bowl! The tortellini makes it nice and filling, and it looks like such a good dinner for a cold night.
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I’d probably pick this one when I fancied something a bit different from my usual soup. I love the idea of that spicy buffalo flavor in a big warming bowl, especially on a cold Friday night.
GET THE RECIPE24. Chicken Wonton Soup
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I’d happily tuck into a big bowl of this when I wanted something warm but not too heavy. Those little chicken wontons in the flavorful broth look so good, and it makes a nice change from the soups I usually make.
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This is one I’d make when I fancied trying something a little different. It’s packed with chicken, veggies and plenty of flavor, but still has that lovely homemade chicken soup feel to it.
GET THE RECIPEI don’t think you can have too many good soup recipes saved for the colder months, and there are definitely a few here I want to try. Some days call for something creamy and filling, others just need a simple bowl of chicken soup and a big chunk of bread. Hopefully you’ve spotted a few new ones to add to your dinner list.
