Some nights call for chicken and tiny pasta stars in a clear broth. Other nights, it’s crispy chicken katsu over a bowl of miso ramen. That’s what I love about chicken soup: you can make it as simple or as bold as you’re in the mood for.
These 15 chicken soup recipes run from light and brothy to rich enough to be dinner all on their own. I’ve included a few thicker bowls, too, for the nights when you want something you can really sink your spoon into.
1. Chicken Pastina Soup
Tiny pasta stars and tender chicken float in a clear, herb-scented broth. It’s the kind of simple, nostalgic soup that makes me want to go back for a second bowl.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pastina Soup
2. Chicken Pot Pie Soup
The creamy filling you love in chicken pot pie gets its own bowl. Tender chicken and vegetables make it hearty, and a little Creole seasoning gives the rich broth a gentle kick.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Soup
3. Caldo de Pollo
Chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer with big pieces of vegetables to create a delicate but deeply flavorful broth. It’s a generous, home-style Mexican chicken soup that’s especially good with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Get the Recipe: Caldo de Pollo
4. Avgolemono Soup
Egg and lemon turn chicken broth silky, while tender chicken and orzo make this Greek soup substantial enough for dinner. The bright lemon finish is what keeps me coming back for another spoonful.
Get the Recipe: Avgolemono Soup
5. Chicken Meatball Noodle Soup
Tender chicken meatballs make this twist on chicken noodle soup especially fun to eat. With noodles and vegetables in a comforting broth, it has everything you want from the classic and a little extra in every spoonful.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Meatball Noodle Soup
6. Matzo Ball Soup
Fluffy matzo balls are the stars of this gently seasoned chicken soup. With tender chicken and vegetables in the broth, there’s plenty to enjoy between bites of those soft dumplings.
Get the Recipe: Matzo Ball Soup
7. Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup
Chicken thighs, mushrooms and spinach make this soup hearty, while cream and Parmesan give the broth a silky finish. A squeeze of lemon cuts through the richness and keeps each spoonful bright.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup
8. Asopao de Pollo
This Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew has a broth that thickens as the rice cooks. Sofrito and browned ham give it depth, and the tender chicken makes it a meal all on its own.
Get the Recipe: Asopao de Pollo
9. Laksa
Shredded chicken and plump shrimp share a bowl with two kinds of noodles in a fragrant coconut curry broth. It’s rich, spicy and easily one of the most satisfying bowls in this collection.
Get the Recipe: Laksa
10. Miso Ramen with Chicken Katsu
Coconut milk gives the miso broth a creamy finish, and slices of crisp chicken katsu sit right on top of the noodles. I love the contrast between the crunchy coating and the rich broth.
Get the Recipe: Miso Ramen with Chicken Katsu
11. Russian Meatball Soup (Frikadelki Soup)
Tender chicken meatballs simmer with potatoes and carrots in a light, flavorful broth. The potatoes make it hearty enough for dinner, and the little meatballs are the best part of every spoonful.
Get the Recipe: Russian Meatball Soup
12. Arroz Caldo
Chicken and glutinous rice simmer with ginger until the rice softens into a creamy Filipino porridge. A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of crisp fried garlic make the bowl especially good.
13. Jambalaya Soup
Chicken, smoky andouille and shrimp make this a hearty take on jambalaya. The rice cooks right in the Creole tomato broth, soaking up all that flavor as it simmers.
Get the Recipe: Jambalaya Soup
14. Creole Gumbo
A dark roux gives this gumbo its deep, toasted flavor. Tender chicken, smoky andouille and shrimp make it a bowl worth lingering over, especially with a scoop of rice to catch the broth.
Get the Recipe: Creole Gumbo
15. Green Chicken Chili
Roasted tomatillos and green chiles make this chicken chili tangy and gently smoky. Tender chicken thighs and creamy white beans give it enough substance for a cold-night dinner.
Get the Recipe: Green Chicken Chili
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