Four Ways to Enjoy Chicken Soup


Sometimes, after a long trip with lots of indulgent eating or a weekend of parties and celebratory meals, your body just cries out for homemade soup. In my opinion, there are few dishes more simple and comforting than chicken soup - but that doesn't mean you have to reach for the nearest can of factory-made soup. (Though, true story, before we got married my husband used to think that heating up the soup he would buy at the local drugstore in college counted as cooking!) Here are a few easy but not plain soup recipes that are perfect to keep in your back pocket for whenever the occasion calls for soup. Be sure to drop me a line or tag @unicornsinthekitchen if you make any of these at home!

Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup

This elevated chicken soup will evoke childhood memories for many, and is also quite healthy.

Lemon Chicken and Rice

Enjoy this bright Mediterranean-inspired soup whenever you want a hearty meal infused with warm, citrusy flavor.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Seasoned with cumin and cinnamon, this recipe is the one for you if you want spice and lots of flavor.

Easy Homemade Chicken Ramen Soup

This Japanese-inspired soup is a go-to whenever I'm craving flavors from outside the Mediterranean. I love adding fresh bok choy to this rich broth.

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