13 Chicken Soup Recipes for the Monday Fall Weather Properly Arrives
Cooler Monday evenings call for something warm, especially when dinner needs to fit around a busy start to the week. These 13 chicken soup recipes bring together creamy bowls, savory broths, tender noodles, and filling dumplings. Some simmer slowly while others come together faster, giving you plenty of ways to put a hearty meal on the table as fall weather settles in.
Hot and Sour Soup
A gently spicy broth with a sharp, savory finish makes Hot and Sour Soup a lively choice for a chilly Monday. Chicken breast simmers in broth seasoned with soy sauce, white pepper, and sesame oil before being shredded and returned to the pot with mushrooms and tofu. A cornstarch slurry thickens the soup, while beaten eggs form delicate ribbons. Scatter sliced scallions over each bowl and serve hot, with steamed rice or spring rolls alongside if dinner needs a little more.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Thick and creamy with plenty of vegetables, Chicken Pot Pie Soup brings the familiar flavors of a pot pie to the dinner table without making a pastry crust. Potatoes, mushrooms, celery, and mixed vegetables simmer in a mixture of chicken stock and milk. Cooked chicken goes in near the end, followed by a flour slurry to thicken the broth. Ladle it into bowls with a little parsley and serve crusty bread or baked pastry squares on the side.
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Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Small meatballs, tender vegetables, and tiny pasta make Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup a hearty bowl to come home to after a busy Monday. Frozen beef or turkey meatballs simmer in chicken broth with carrots, celery, and Italian seasoning. Stir the pasta in near the end, then add spinach just long enough to wilt. Serve with grated Parmesan and bread. Although the broth is chicken-based, the recipe card does not call for chicken meat, so it differs from the other soups here.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crisp tortilla strips give Chicken Tortilla Soup a welcome crunch against its warmly spiced broth. Cooked shredded chicken simmers with tomatoes, onion, garlic, green chiles, cumin, and chicken stock, while corn goes in near the end. Bake the tortilla strips separately, then set out bowls of cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime for everyone to add at the table. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken keeps the stovetop work manageable after a long day.
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Italian Penicillin Soup
Silky broth and tiny pasta give Italian Penicillin Soup a gentle, filling texture without adding cream. Onion, carrots, celery, and garlic simmer in chicken broth before the vegetables are blended smooth and returned to the pot. A Parmesan rind and fresh herbs flavor the soup as pastina cooks, then shredded rotisserie chicken is stirred in near the end. Finish each bowl with grated Parmesan and parsley, and keep a little extra broth handy when reheating leftovers.
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
A full bowl of noodles and tender chicken comes together in Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with very little stove-side stirring. Bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, broth, and fusilli go into the pressure cooker after the vegetables soften on Sauté mode. The four-minute pressure setting does not include the time the pot needs to come to pressure or release it. Remove the bones before serving, then portion the soup into bowls while the pasta is still pleasantly firm.
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Chicken Ramen
Springy noodles and a savory, slightly spicy broth give Chicken Ramen a different feel from a traditional chicken noodle bowl. Ground chicken is browned with soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha, then added to a broth flavored with garlic, ginger, tahini, and chicken stock. Chard cooks in the broth while the ramen noodles go in just before serving. Divide among bowls and add green onions, sesame seeds, and boiled egg for a filling weeknight supper.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings
Tender shreds of chicken and broad pieces of dough make Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings especially filling on a cold evening. Chicken breasts cook in broth while a simple flour, butter, milk, and baking powder dough is mixed, rolled thin, and cut into rough pieces. The dumplings simmer in the same pot until cooked through, then the shredded chicken returns. Spoon the thick mixture into bowls and finish with parsley; a side of green beans works well with it.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
Rich broth with sun-dried tomatoes makes Marry Me Chicken Soup a good choice when a plain chicken soup sounds a little too simple. Cooked shredded chicken and small pasta simmer with onion, garlic, thyme, tomato paste, and chicken stock. Cream, Parmesan, and baby spinach go in at the end, creating a smooth finish without cooking the greens for too long. Bring the pot to the table with bread and extra cheese for anyone who wants a richer bowl.
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Chicken Soup
Clear, herb-scented broth with plenty of vegetables keeps Chicken Soup simple without leaving dinner feeling unfinished. Chicken breasts simmer with carrots, parsnips, celery, leek, onion, garlic, thyme, and tarragon until tender enough to shred. Unlike the noodle and dumpling versions, this recipe lets the chicken, vegetables, and broth take center stage. Add fresh parsley before serving, and put bread on the table if you want something more substantial alongside each bowl.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Long egg noodles in a light, lemony broth make Chicken Noodle Soup a familiar dinner for the first cool Monday of fall. Chicken breasts poach in the same pot as onion, carrots, celery, broth, water, and dried herbs before being shredded and returned with the noodles. A squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley brighten the finished bowl. When planning leftovers, keep some noodles separate so they do not absorb too much broth in the refrigerator.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Soft potato dumplings floating in creamy broth give Chicken Gnocchi Soup a hearty texture without needing a separate pasta dish. Bite-sized chicken breast pieces brown in the pot before onion, carrots, celery, and broth simmer together. Cooked gnocchi returns with the chicken, followed by cream, milk, Parmesan, and spinach. Spoon the soup into deep bowls once the greens have just wilted, and serve it with a simple salad if you want something crisp alongside.
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Chicken Dumpling Soup
Fluffy dumplings resting on a creamy chicken broth make Chicken Dumpling Soup a welcome finish to a chilly workday. Onion, carrots, and celery soften in butter before broth, evaporated milk, shredded cooked chicken, and thyme are added. Spoonfuls of soft dumpling dough cook under the lid, steaming until they puff up. Keep the lid on while they cook, then ladle the soup carefully so each serving gets both vegetables and a generous dumpling.
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