21 Easy Chicken Soup Recipes For Cozy Meals
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of warm, comforting chicken soup to lift your spirits and make you feel like all is right with the world. With these easy chicken soup recipes you’ll be able to create heartwarming chicken soups effortlessly, perfect for those days when you need some extra love and care.
For hearty and healthy meals everyone loves, the humble chicken soup is your answer. Dubbed as the ultimate comfort food, chicken soup has been a staple dish for generations, providing warmth and nourishment in every spoonful.
But with so many variations and recipes out there, finding the perfect one can be overwhelming. Which is why I went on a hunt to find twenty one of the easiest, most delicious chicken soup recipes out there. From vegetable laden bone broth soups to creamy, cheese soup, to spicy international recipes, there’s something for you here to add to your weeknight menu.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes – many done in 30 minute or less – will have you making mouth watering chicken soup in no time.
1. Cajun Chicken Barley (or Rice) Vegetable Soup
When creating this chicken soup recipe I set out to make it packed with protein and veggies and full of flavor with just a bit of spice. Mission accomplished!
2. Quick Bone Broth Chicken and Vegetable Soup
I’m always pleasantly surprised by the flavor that comes from simmering bone broth and veggies together for just a few minutes – it definitely hits the spot. Add cooked chicken to this or not – it’s up to you.
3. Creamy Chicken Rice Soup (or Turkey)
Talk about a comforting bowl of soup! Made with either cooked chicken or turkey (perfect for holiday leftovers), vegetables and brown rice you will love this for dinner AND the leftovers for lunches.
4. Mexican Chicken Corn Soup
In just 30 minutes you can have a bowl of this creamy soup with peppers, onions, and southwest flavors. Serve chips and salsa for a super easy meal.
5. Easy Flavorful Curried Chicken & Rice Soup (or Turkey)
One of my all-time faves, the flavor of this soup is incredible. Ready in about 45 minutes, you can really add any veggies you’d like to this – and it’s even better the next day!
6. Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
This soup is a classic for a reason – with it’s healthy ingredients that meld into delicious flavor it could be the ultimate comfort food. And it really isn’t hard to make!
7. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili (or Stovetop)
Is chili a soup? This one sure hits the spot if you want a protein-packed, veggie-filled chicken soup with chili flavors, so I’m including it here! I like to serve this with slaw and warm tortillas or chips.
8. Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Fresh herbs and tangy lemon set this soup apart from standard chicken soups.
9. Chicken Taco Soup
All the flavor of chicken tacos and a warm, comforting soup made in just 35 minutes.
10. Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup
Easy, one pot, quick to make soup with a creamy broth, juicy little bits of chicken, pasta shells, swirls of spinach and a sprinkling of sun dried tomatoes.
11. Marry Me Chicken Soup
The same flavors of the pasta version transformed into a cozy, soul-soothing soup. Gluten free and ready in just 30 minutes using precooked chicken.
12. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Imagine all the ingredients of a chicken noodle soup but in a thick and creamy sauce for the ultimate comfort food soup.
13. Creamy Chicken Potato Soup
This hearty soup is loaded with chicken, bacon, veggies and potatoes in a rich creamy broth.
14. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
All the yummy flavors of chicken pot pie without the long cooking time.
15. Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
In just 30 minutes you can enjoy this soup topped with tortilla strips, cheese, and cilantro.
16. Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Elevate chicken noodle soup with lemon, garlic, shallots, kale and orzo for a fun, healthy variation.
17. Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
No time to make chicken parmesan in the oven? Transform it into an easy soup that you can set and forget in the crockpot!
18. White Lasagna Soup with Chicken
A favorite lasagna variety unpacked in an easy to make soup form full of chicken, vegetables and cheese.
19. French Onion Chicken Soup
With added chicken and protein, this recipe ups the nutrition of classic French onion soup but still keeps all the delicious flavor.
20. Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
All the flavors of your favorite appetizer in soup form loaded with chicken, crispy bacon, and just the right amount of heat from fresh jalapeños.
21. Thai Chicken Curry Soup
With lime juice, red curry paste, coconut milk, and herbs this chicken soup has all the refreshing Thai flavors made quickly (20 minutes!) with cooked chicken.
I hope you found something to make for dinner this week – be sure to pin this for later when you’ve got chicken in the fridge to use up and soup sounds good!
