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15 Of Our Best Chicken Soup Recipes

Sweater weather may be back with a vengeance, but it's nothing a steamy bowl of hot soup can't handle.
Feistier - and faster - than most chicken soups, this south-of-the-border inspired number is chock full of sweet corn and spicy jalapenos.

(Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Cailen Speers; Glasses, HomeSense)

Chicken soup is the ultimate antidote to cold and flu season, chilly temperatures and early sunsets. Tonight, why not bake up a batch of fresh and flaky biscuits, soft garlic bread rolls or puff pastry cheese straws, and ladle out steamy bowls of the season's most comforting dish? Find all the chicken soup recipes you need, below:

Best chicken soup recipes

Lemony Chicken-Orzo Soup

This soup manages to be hearty, fresh-tasting and fast, all one in warming bowl. Get our lemony greek chicken orzo soup recipe.

A bowl of lemony greek chicken orzo soup, made with chicken broth, chicken breasts, carrots, orzo, eggs, lemon and dill for a post on an easy, delicious lemony greek chicken orzo soup recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Udon Noodle Soup

This noodle soup is pure comfort on a wintry day. Add kale, mushrooms and kimchi for a healthy boost and the perfect hint of spice. Get this udon noodle soup recipe.

a ceramic bowl of udon noodles with sliced fish cake and halved soft boiled egg(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Quick Chicken Posole

Bonus: This fast and easy soup makes enough for lunch tomorrow (of dinner, if you don’t mind leftovers!). Serve with cilantro, queso fresco, tortilla strips, radish and avocado on the side. Get this quick chicken posole recipe.

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chicken posole with a can of beans, radishes and diced tomatoes(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Matzo Ball Soup

Pull up your sleeves, and get hands-on with dinner tonight! Rolled matzo balls are the star of this chicken and dumpling soup, bringing cozy comfort to your mid-week meal. Get this matzo ball soup recipe.

a wide, shallow bowl of matzoh ball soup with sliced carrots, shredded chicken sliced celery(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Classic Tom Yum Soup With Chicken And Shrimp

This Thai soup is a delicious blend of ingredients that band together to create a haute (and easily made) chicken soup you can wow family and friends with. Get this classic tom yum soup with chicken and shrimp recipe.

A bowl of Classic tom yum soup with chicken and shrimp on a black plate beside a squeezed lime(Photo: John Cullen)

Tomato, Rice And Chicken Soup

It doesn’t get more classic than this (unless there were noodles involved). Get this tomato, chicken and rice recipe.

Two bowls of tomato, chicken and rice soup.(Photo: Sian Richards)

Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup

This Mexican chicken soup has a little kick of spice to help you warm up on chilly evenings. Get this spicy Mexican chicken soup recipe.

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A bowl of spicy Mexican chicken soup, made with onion, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, chicken broth; skinless, boneless chicken breasts; canned tomatillos; frozen corn kernels; pickled jalapeños and topped with chopped avocados and cilantro for a post on an easy weeknight spicy Mexican chicken soup recipe.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

The ultimate comfort food for the winter months, this cozy classic will warm you up in no time. Get this classic chicken noodle soup recipe.

A bowl of classic chicken noodle soup made with homemade broth; celery; leek; carrots; egg noodles; chicken thighs and chicken broth for a post on an easy classic chicken noodle soup recipe with homemade broth(Photo: Sian Richards)

Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

What Is Mulligatawny? It’s a curry-flavoured chicken soup that comes from the Tamil words for pepper and water. Get this chicken mulligatawny soup recipe.

Slow Cooker Chicken Mulligatawny Soup in two bowls next to slices of lime; the soup is made of skinless, boneless chicken thighs; long-grain rice; garlic; madras curry powder; minced fresh ginger; saffron; saffron; cinnamon sticks; apple juice; coconut milk; green onion; cilantro for a post on an easy, delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Mulligatawny Soup recipe and also for a post on the difference between braising and slow cooking(Photo: John Cullen)

Chicken Miso Noodle Soup

Ready in just 25 minutes, this Japanese-inspired recipe is full of noodles — a must-have for cozy chicken soup. Get this Chicken miso noodle soup recipe.

15 Of Our Best Chicken Soup Recipes(Photo: George Whiteside)

French Country Chicken Soup

This makes a big batch of comforting soup. Enjoy a bowl now, then tuck the rest in the freezer for a soothing homemade supper down the road. Get this French country chicken soup recipe.

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15 Of Our Best Chicken Soup Recipes

Chicken Soup With Dumplings And Dill

Surprise your taste buds with this modern take on an old classic. Just add dill and dumplings! Get this chicken soup with dumplings and dill recipe.

A bowl of Chicken soup with dill and dumplings for a post on an easy Chicken soup with dill and dumplings recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup

Garnished with lime wedges and tortilla, every spoonful of soup is loaded with chunky vegetables and shredded chicken. Get this cilantro-lime chicken soup recipe.

Cilantro-lime-chicken-soup-0-l(Photo: Michael Graydon)

Madras Chicken Soup

No matter the influence — here we’ve taken inspiration from Indian spices — chicken soup is always comforting. We’ve added rice and a sweet potato to make this a hearty one-dish meal. Get this madras chicken soup recipe.

No matter the influence — here we’ve gone Indian — chicken soup is always comforting. We’ve added rice and a sweet potato to make this a hearty one-dish meal.(Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden)

Mexican-Style Chicken Soup

Feistier — and faster — than most chicken soups, this south-of-the-border inspired number is chock full of sweet corn and spicy jalapeños. Get this Mexican-style chicken soup recipe.

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Feistier - and faster - than most chicken soups, this south-of-the-border inspired number is chock full of sweet corn and spicy jalapenos.(Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden)

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