Immerse yourself in the comforting aromas of a classic Chicken Soup for Two, a culinary haven of flavors that soothe the soul and warm the heart. This well-crafted soup is a symphony of tender chicken, savory broth, and a symphony of vegetables, all harmoniously blended to create a nourishing and delectable experience. Whether you're seeking a remedy for a cold or simply craving a wholesome meal, this soup promises to rejuvenate your senses and leave you feeling revitalized. Accompanying this main recipe are delightful variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore these enticing options, ranging from a zesty Lemon Chicken Soup to a hearty Vegetable Barley Soup and a nourishing Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup. Each recipe holds its unique charm, offering a comforting embrace that is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nurtured and content.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHUNKY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup for two is hearty and delicious and made in just one pan. I love the flavors of the poultry seasoning and thyme and the big chunky carrots, onion and celery in this soup. You can also use leftover Thanksgiving turkey as another delicious alternative.
Provided by Zona
Categories Soups and Stews
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and chicken into bite sized pieces.
- Heat the butter in a large sauce pan on medium heat. Click for a large sauce pan.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and raw chicken. Cook for about 3 - 5 minutes stirring occasionally. If you're using precooked chicken or turkey add it with the egg noodles below.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes if the vegetables are raw. If you use canned veggies, go to the next step once you reach the boiling point.
- To the broth, add the egg noodles, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until noodles are cooked.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 119 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1240 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
CHICKEN SOUP FOR TWO!!!
This is nice when it is just two as it is here with just my DH and I. I love leftovers but sometimes I like a simple easy to prepare meal that I can do last minute...of course it has to be nutritious and low fat ...especially after Christmas!!
Provided by Doreen Fish
Categories Chicken Soups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. cook chicken until cooked through.Set chicken aside. In same saucepan, cook onion carrot and celery over medium heat till softened, stirring occasionally about 3 - 5 minutes.Stir in stock. Bring to a boil Stir in pasta. Cook uncovered over medium - high heat stirring occasionally for 6 minutes.Stir in chicken and pepper; continue to cook until pasta is tender but firm....about 3 minutes longer.
- 2. You an use different vegetables if you want but most people have celery and carrots in their fridge. Tomatoes chopped up are a nice addition to this soup. Add a salad for a nice light dinner.
HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP
Homemade chicken soup - but you don't have to be sick to deserve or enjoy it - you do, so do! Good for body and soul!
Provided by Jill
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken meat falls off of the bones (skim off foam every so often).
- Take everything out of the pot. Strain the broth. Pick the meat off of the bones and chop the carrots, celery and onion. Season the broth with salt, pepper and chicken bouillon to taste, if desired. Return the chicken, carrots, celery and onion to the pot, stir together, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 67.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
BASIC CHICKEN SOUP
Everyone has their own favorite chicken soup recipe, but rarely have so few ingredients added up to so much comfort. This version has classic flavors and, thanks to a simplified method, cooks more quickly than traditional chicken soups (the dish is ready in a little over an hour). There's no need to make a separate stock; the vegetables and meat form their own satisfying broth.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring chicken, water, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Skim foam. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
- Remove breast, and set aside. Add carrots. Simmer, partially covered, for 40 minutes.
- Remove remaining chicken; discard back and wings. Let cool slightly. Remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Stir in desired amount of chicken; reserve the rest for another use. Skim fat. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 g, Cholesterol 117 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 718 g
CURRY CHICKEN SOUP FOR TWO
Don't be overwhelmed by the ingredient list-this soup is quick and easy to make. And it's a fantastic way to get your veggies. -Jane Hacker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1/2 teaspoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside., In the same saucepan, saute the onion, carrot, celery and green pepper in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add apple; cook 2 minutes longer. Combine flour and salt. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until slightly thickened., Stir in the curry, ginger and pepper flakes. Return chicken to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN TACO SOUP FOR TWO
This cozy soup will be ready in less than 15 minutes. You can make it even quicker by using rotisserie chicken.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Taco Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and corn.
- Sprinkle remaining taco seasoning over chicken pieces and add to soup. Stir to combine, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado slices, Oaxaca cheese, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1994.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SOUP FOR TWO
This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The flavorful broth is chock-full of veggies, chicken and macaroni. "By changing the vegetables, you can make it different every time," Margery notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, chicken, cauliflower, beans and macaroni. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Add spinach and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Garnish with croutons if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SOUP FROM SCRATCH
Chicken soup is one of the most painless and pleasing recipes a home cook can master. This soup has all the classic flavors (celery, carrot, parsley) but has been updated for today's cooks, who can't easily buy the stewing hen and packet of soup vegetables that old-fashioned recipes used to call for. A whole bird provides the right combination of fat, salt and flavor. Don't be tempted to use all white meat, as the flavor won't be as round. Because making soup involves the bones and deep tissues of the bird, it is particularly reassuring here to use the highest-quality poultry you can find. This method produces a fragrant, golden, savory soup you want to eat all winter long; it's a perfect backdrop for noodles, rice or matzo balls.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the chicken, celery, carrots, onions, parsnip (if using), parsley, peppercorns, bay leaves and salt in a large soup pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to very low. Adjust the heat until the soup is "smiling": barely moving on the surface, with an occasional bubble breaking through. Cook uncovered, until the chicken is very tender and falling off the bone, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When cool enough to handle, use tongs to transfer chicken from the pot to a container. Taste the broth and continue to simmer it until it is concentrated and tasty. Strain broth through a fine sieve (or a colander lined with cheesecloth) into a separate container. Discard all the solids from the strainer (or reserve the vegetables, chill and serve with vinaigrette, if you wish).
- Refrigerate chicken pieces and broth separately for at least 8 hours (or up to 3 days), until a thick layer of yellow fat has risen to the top of the broth.
- When ready to finish the soup, use your fingers to separate chicken breast meat from bones and skin. Discard bones and skin. Use two forks to pull the breast meat apart into soft chunks, or use a knife and cut into bite-size pieces. (Reserve dark meat for another use.)
- Skim chicken fat from top of broth and set aside. Place 3 tablespoons of the fat in a soup pot with a lid. Add leeks, stir to coat, and heat over medium heat until leeks begin to fry. Then reduce the heat to a gentle sizzle and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add carrots, sprinkle with salt, stir, and cover the pot. Cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes more. (Keep in mind that vegetables will continue to cook in the soup.) Do not brown.
- Pour broth into pot with vegetables and heat to a simmer. Add noodles and simmer until heated through, soft and plumped with chicken broth. Add the breast meat, then taste broth and add salt and pepper to taste. For best flavor, soup should have some golden droplets of fat on top; if needed, add more chicken fat one teaspoon at a time.
- Serve immediately, in a tureen or from the pot, sprinkling each serving with herbs.
Tips for Making the Best Chicken Soup for Two:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic vegetables and free-range chicken for the best flavor and nutritional value.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: Give the ingredients enough room to simmer and release their flavors. If you're using a small pot, cook the soup in batches.
- Season the soup well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for a bit of tang.
- Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the soup hot: Chicken soup is best enjoyed hot and fresh. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
This simple and delicious chicken soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day or a sick day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're feeling under the weather, or just want a warm and comforting meal, give this chicken soup for two a try. You won't be disappointed.
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