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A bowl of healthy chicken soup with fresh vegetables and herbs

Quick way to grow 5 healthy chicken soup recipes

This collection of five healthy chicken soup recipes offers diverse flavors and quick preparation, perfect for a nourishing meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Chicken Soup
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 4 oz egg noodles
Lemon Herb Chicken Soup
  • basic chicken soup ingredients from above
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Soup
  • basic chicken soup ingredients from above
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce or to taste
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
  • basic chicken soup ingredients excluding noodles
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
Mediterranean Chicken Soup
  • basic chicken soup ingredients excluding noodles
  • 1 14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Basic Chicken Soup
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add shredded chicken and egg noodles; cook until noodles are done to your liking.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Lemon Herb Chicken Soup
  1. Prepare the basic chicken soup as directed.
  2. Stir in lemon juice, fresh dill, and fresh parsley just before serving.
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Soup
  1. Prepare the basic chicken soup as directed.
  2. Add sriracha sauce, grated ginger, and lime juice during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add shredded chicken and cooked rice; heat through.
  3. Stir in heavy cream just before serving and season to taste.
Mediterranean Chicken Soup
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add shredded chicken, canned diced tomatoes, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
  3. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

For basic chicken soup, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used for even quicker preparation. Adjust spice levels in the Sriracha soup to your preference. When making the Mediterranean soup, ensure the spinach is fresh for best results.