Cooking Tips

6 Homemade Chicken Soup Recipes

Reader’s Digest CanadaNovember 13, 2012

It’s a fact: chicken soup really does soothe nasty winter colds. Harness those healing powers with these delicious spins on the classic feel-better soup.

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1. Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup

This hearty soup tastes deliciously creamy without actually containing any cream. Made with cooked chicken, fresh corn and potatoes, and a garnish of bacon, it’s substantial enough for lunch or dinner, and perfect when served with crusty whole-wheat bread.

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2. Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

For a bowl-full of instant warmth try this classic chicken noodle soup with a simple side of bread or crackers. Rich with aromas of rosemary and garlic, this recipe is filled with flavour and love, just like grandma used to make.

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3. Chicken Kale Soup

This healthy twist on the classic chicken soup is loaded with soothing spices and essential vitamins-from garlic and ginger, to iron-rich kale-so you’ll feel better, whether you’re sick or not.

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4. Herbed Chicken and Potato Soup

The simple, delicious flavours of this chunky soup make it popular with adults and children alike. Try it for lunch on the weekend, served with plenty of crusty bread and fresh fruit to follow.

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5. Mom’s Favourite Chicken Soup

Her recipes aren’t as old as Grandma’s, but Mom makes a mean chicken soup, too. This hot broth is full of delicious herbs and chicken flavour, and with only 5 ingredients, it won’t send you running to the grocery store.

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6. Tortilla Soup with Chicken

There’s nothing like a little Mexican chicken fiesta to make all the aches and pains go away. This spicy, hearty soup will have you faking illness just to get a second helping.