10 Hearty Chicken Soup Recipes

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Greek Chicken Soup (Avgolemono Soup) — The Spruce

Whether you need something good to warm up your stomach or you're fighting off a cold, there is great comfort to be found in a hot bowl of chicken soup. From chicken matzo ball soup and low-fat creamy chicken to other delicious recipes inspired by cuisines across the globe, find the perfect bowl for you.

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Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

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Matzo ball soup is a Jewish comfort food classic enjoyed during the Passover holiday. While the homemade broth cooks, you form the matzo balls—soft, fluffy, round dumplings made with matzo meal, eggs, and oil. Cook them in a separate pot of water, or go ahead and drop them directly into the bubbling stock.
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Greek Chicken Soup (Avgolemono Soup)

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Avgolemono is a favorite holiday soup in Greece. Pasta or rice cooks in the homemade chicken broth, infusing the noodles or grains with plenty of flavor. Beaten eggs are added near the end of cooking to thicken the broth, along with lemon zest and juice to add brightness.
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Thai Chicken Soup With Coconut Milk (Tom Ka Gai)

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This creamy Thai-style soup features the distinctive flavor that makes it a take-out favorite. The broth balances spicy, salty, sweet, and sour, and plenty of chicken meat is included in every bowl, for an eating experience that is super satisfying.
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Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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This chicken gnocchi soup recipe may taste better than the version you can order at Olive Garden. It cooks in just 30 minutes and is made with shredded chicken breast, potato gnocchi, and frozen spinach. A few herbs and vegetables ensure it's full of flavor.

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Creole Chicken Soup With Okra and Sausage

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Spicy andouille sausage, poached chicken, smoky bacon bits, tomatoes, and a variety of vegetables flavor this Louisiana-style soup similar to a gumbo, but made without a roux. Serve it for dinner with warm biscuits and a green salad.
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Chicken Avocado Soup

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In this popular Mexican-inspired recipe, lightly-seasoned chicken broth is studded with chunks of avocado, chopped tomato, fresh cilantro, and onion, along with shredded chicken meat. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing into the broth right before eating.
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Low-Fat Cream of Chicken Soup

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If you love the rich texture and flavor of condensed cream of chicken soup, but are eating light, try this wholesome homemade version that doesn't skimp on taste. Flavorful veggies, aromatics, and fresh herbs add a great balance of flavor, while using lower fat dairy products reduces the calorie content.
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Chinese Egg Drop Soup

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Egg drop soup is a traditional Chinese comfort food that you can enjoy at home with this simply recipe. Just chicken broth, green onions, and a couple of eggs are needed, but feel free to add extra vegetables to suit your taste buds.

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Chicken Bog

Diana Rattray

This thick stew of chicken, smoked sausage, and rice in a flavorful chicken broth is hearty and delicious. Chicken bog is an easy recipe to scale up or down and is great at a potluck. Toss in some veggies if you like, or serve with coleslaw or salad.
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Spanish Chicken Noodle Soup

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This Spanish-style soup uses delicate angel hair pasta and skin-on, bone-in chicken backs to infuse the broth with a dark, rich, meaty flavor. To make it an entrée, toss some drained canned chickpeas or white beans into the broth during cooking, and double the amount of noodles.

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