This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 30 mins

Quick Chicken Soup

Read Reviews (38)

"This is a quick and easy recipe, yet it makes a tasty, mostly homemade chicken soup." — MSPHOTO

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Homemade Chicken Soup

How to Make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

Spicy Chicken Thai Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup I

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Garlic: Fresh Vs. Powdered

How to Cut Onions

How to Bone a Chicken Breast

Types of Salt

Original recipe makes 2 servings Change Servings

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups baby carrots
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

1/8 teaspoon celery salt
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the carrots, onion, garlic and celery salt.
Reduce heat to low and add the chicken breast. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Carefully remove the chicken breast, cut it into chunks and return it to the pot. Stir in the cilantro OR dill to taste.

Kitchen-Friendly View

COOK 30 mins
READY IN 30 mins

ADVERTISE WITH US

Although my mom's version still takes the cake, this was quick and easy. I used 1 can reg broth and 1 1/2 cans of low sodium broth, cut up the carrots and added 1 celery stalk, chopped. Also, right before the chicken was cooked through, I added 1/3 cup noodles. By the time I was finished cutting up the chicken, the noodles were done too. The result was a thick soup that was pretty tasty. Sprinkled dry parsley overall. Thanks Deb.

—DREGINEK

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 27, 2007

I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would definitely add more to it. I added some celery, noodles, and garlic powder and it was really great. But without the additions I think it would have been very bland.

—Holly

See full review »

47 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Dec 09, 2003

This was really good and sooo easy to make! I had some leftover roasted chicken that I wanted to use up so I just threw that in instead of the boneless breasts. I also added an extra can of broth, a handful of spinach and about a half a cup of ditalini pasta. My husband thought I had been cooking this all day!

—JULIENNES

See full review »

Jan 23, 2003

This soup is rich like your grandmother used to make. It has large tender chunks of chicken and vegetables enough for anyone. It's great on a cold winter day and cooks in 20 minutes.

—MSPHOTO

See full review »

Dec 21, 2012

I always double this recipe. Changes to the double recipe: salt-free chicken stock, three cloves garlic, a few celery leaves (no celery salt), pepper, and more carrots than called for (usually use all in the fridge ... mini carrots and reg chopped carrots). After all is cooked, add left overs from a store-broiled chicken. Salt to taste. (chicken is usually salted, but sometimes needs a bit.) Love the fresh cilantro on top. Make this every time there is left-over chicken.

—Jan

See full review »

Oct 29, 2007

For a quick soup, this was awesome. I didn't have much on hand, but wanted to make chicken soup for my sick boyfriend. This did it! It was a very, very helpful start. I ended up using dill weed instead of celery seed (it's only what I had), substituting a teaspoon of onion powder for the chopped, and adding a cup of rotini pasta to the mix after I took out the chicken. I also added a cup of frozen green beans at the end to give it some color. It was amazingly easy, totally hit the spot, and Dan loved it. Highly recommended!

—Maus in the Kitchen

See full review »

Jul 27, 2006

This was pretty good.. I used celery instead of celery salt. Needs a little something but I'm not sure what.

—A.F.

See full review »

Dec 07, 2003

My daughter got sick in school yesterday and I wasn't home...GUILT, GUILT, GUILT. I didn't have my cell with me either; more GUILT. Daddy to the rescue, thank goodness. Anyway, she was finally feeling a little hungry today, so I whipped this soup up for her. It's really pretty good for a quickie and she's definitely enjoying it. Thanks Deb!

—LINDA MCLEAN

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy and Quick Chicken Tortellini Soup

Chicken Veggie Soup II

Chicken Noodle Soup II

Chicken Rotini Soup

Chicken Soup with Drop-In Noodles

Peanut Butter Vegetable Chicken Soup

Passover Soup with Chicken Dumplings

Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
266 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
18.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fiber
4.9 g
20%

Protein
37 g
74%

Sodium
1568 mg
63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Quick Chicken Soup

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 266
Calories from Fat: 36

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 1568mg 63 %
Potassium 1062mg 30 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 20 %
Protein 37g 74 %
** Sugars 9.9g
Vitamin A 372 %
Vitamin C 16 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 194 %
Vitamin B6 57 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.