33 easy and delicious chicken soup recipes

From curing colds to soothing the soul, there’s nothing a big bowl of chicken soup can’t do, apparently! Miracle cures aside, however, there’s still no denying that a chicken soup recipe makes the perfect warming dinner as the weather cools down.

Here, we’ve gathered our best chicken soup recipes from a classic chicken noodle soup to all our slow-cooker favourites for you to try. There are soups loaded with vegetables, soups with rice, soups with noodles and soups with dumplings. Moroccan flavours, Asian-inspired soups and a Greek soup, too. In other words, endless variety and something to please everyone.

So take a look through to discover what’s for dinner tonight. And bookmark this page so you’re never short on chicken soup inspiration. Enjoy!

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May 15, 2023

Chicken, zucchini and freekeh soup

Packed full of green vegetables, this is a hearty and nutritious chicken soup.

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June 9, 2026

Slow cooker chicken and vegetable soup

Comfort in a bowl.

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May 20, 2026

Chicken and sweet corn soup

Warm up with a bowl of this classic favourite.

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March 21, 2022

10 minute chicken and bean tortilla soup

An easy lunch idea!

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March 15, 2022

Chicken noodle soup

Oh-so comforting.

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June 14, 2021

Slow cooker chicken pho (Pho Ga)

Set and forget for an aromatic noodle soup.

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April 11, 2021

Spicy Mexican soup with chicken

Spice up your lunch.

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April 30, 2020

Chicken and mushroom soup

Warm up with this delicious chicken and mushroom soup – a true family favourite.

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July 13, 2023

Adobo chicken and tortilla soup

A nutritious and nourishing soup that’s diabetic-friendly.

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August 1, 2016

Quick combination short and long soup

Recreate this classic Chinese soup at home in no time at all with this easy recipe. We’ve used simple ingredients so you can have this on the table in no time at all – perfect for weeknight dinners.

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August 29, 2014

Chicken sausage dumplings in noodle soup

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

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June 22, 2014

Chicken and barley soup

The bird is the word! Cheep and cheerful, nothing will go to waste with chicken.

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April 29, 2014

Indonesian chicken soup

When preparing cabbage, make sure you remove all the hard core and thick veins. Sambal oelek is a Malaysian/Indonesian chilli sauce and kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce. You’ll find both in the Asian section of the supermarket or at Asian food stores. Note

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Quick & Easy

April 29, 2014

Chicken and leek soup

Comfort in a bowl.

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November 27, 2013

Chicken, vegetable and pasta soup

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June 30, 2011

Chicken and corn soup

Tasty, fresh and incredibly healthy, this is the kind of chicken and corn soup that leaves you feeling energised, refreshed and ready for anything.

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March 31, 2011

Italian chicken soup

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Quick & Easy

February 28, 2011

Chicken and risoni soup

Simple and satisfying.

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January 31, 2011

Chicken and vegetable soup

Chicken soup is used for medicinal purposes across just about all cultures. We can’t guarantee a magic cure of whatever ails you, but you can be sure that this soup is healthy and delicious.

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October 31, 2010

Cream of chicken soup with parmesan cheese croûtons

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October 31, 2010

Chicken gow gee soup

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Slow cooker recipes

July 31, 2010

Slow-cooker chicken hot and sour soup

We love slow cookers – simply pop all your ingredients into the cooker and come back to a warming, flavour-packed dish. This zesty hot and sour chicken soup tastes absolutely amazing after several hours of slow-cooking.

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February 28, 2010

Chicken noodle soup

Bruise the lemon grass by hitting the lower white bulb with the flat side of a heavy knife or cleaver­ this helps to release its flavour and aroma. Note

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November 30, 2009

Cream of chicken soup

Lemon juice gives this cream of chicken soup a citrus lift, cutting through the richness of the soup.

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September 30, 2009

Chicken, lemongrass and rice soup

Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]

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Lunch

June 30, 2009

Greek chicken and vegetable soup

serving suggestion Crusty bread. Note

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May 31, 2009

Moroccan chicken & chickpea soup

This spiced, savoury Moroccan chicken soup will give you a nourishing mid-week boost.

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May 31, 2009

Chicken, corn and noodle soup

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June 23, 2008

Fragrant asian chicken noodle soup

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March 31, 1976

Chicken & rice soup

Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using a pressure cooker. Note

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September 30, 1974

Sweet and sour chicken soup

An uncomplicated Asian-style sweet and sour chicken soup packed to the brim with delicious flavours.

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September 30, 1974

Slow cooker chicken, porcini & barley soup

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October 4, 2022

Chicken and ginger noodle soup

Warm up with a fragrant and comforting bowl of soup.

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