How to make soup with chicken stock

Bring broth and water to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large soup kettle. Meanwhile, separate chicken meat from skin and bones; reserve meat. Add skin and bones to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until bones release their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.

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  • Strain broth through a colander into a large container; reserve broth and discard skin and bones. Return kettle to burner set on medium-high.

  • Add oil, then onions, carrots and celery. Saute until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, broth and thyme. Bring to a simmer. (Can be refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. Return to a simmer before adding the extras of your choice.)

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    338Calories21gFat6gCarbs30gProtein

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    Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe 8Calories 338% Daily Value *Total Fat 21g27%Saturated Fat 5g27%Cholesterol 91mg30%Sodium 118mg5%Total Carbohydrate 6g2%Dietary Fiber 1g5%Total Sugars 3gProtein 30gVitamin C 4mg22%Calcium 42mg3%Iron 2mg11%Potassium 410mg9%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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    What is so obliging about this hearty chicken soup is that you can add any vegetables that suit your fancy: napa or Savoy cabbage, mushrooms, Chinese broccoli, broccolini, onions, leeks, mustard or turnip greens, celery or whatever tickles your bonnet. Just be sure that you don't overcook the vegetables. Spice it up with chile sauce, such as sriracha, and/or serve the soup over noodles to make it a more substantial main dish.

    To me, there is nothing more soul-warming than a Bowl of Brothy Soup on cold winter nights- especially when feeling under the weather. So very healing! Not only are these broth-based soups comforting and nourishing, they are also very healing and hydrating to the body. Many vegan options!

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    Here are our  20 Best Broth-Based Soup Recipes to nourish, comfort and heal. Many contain powerful immune-boosting ingredients like garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, herbs, and citrus, with a good selection of vegan and keto options (be sure to click to the recipe notes for adaptations). Many are made with chicken broth or vegetable Broth.

    I hope these broth-based soups help bring you a little warmth, comfort and healing this fall and winter season! Please let me know your favorites in the comments below!


    20-Minute Miso Soup with Leeks, Mushrooms & Greens

    A 20-Minute Miso Soup Recipe with leeks, shiitake mushrooms, wilted greens, and tofu makes for a fast and easy weeknight dinner. Full of flavor and nutrients it is highly nourishing while remaining light and lean. Vegan and GF adaptable.

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    FEEL BETTER CHICKEN SOUP

    Feel Better Chicken Soup with Lemon and Ginger will warm you to your bones! The deeply flavorful chicken broth is the perfect base for your own creations- add noodles, rice, pasta,  quinoa, or even beans. Or keep it keto and low-carb! Can also be made in an Instant Pot or Slow cooker!

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    VEGAN RAMEN

    Vegan Ramen with Miso Shiitake Broth- an easy healthy ramen with mushrooms, tofu, Bok Choy and scallions. Plus a simple tip to making this “creamy”. 

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    MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP

    This Make Life Simple, Lentil Soup can be made on the stove-top or in an Instant Pot.  Vegan, gluten-free and infused with Middle Eastern Spices, this brothy version is great for dunking toasted pita.

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    15-MINUTE WONTON SOUP

    15 Minute Wonton Soup with Lemon Ginger Broth-loaded up with healthy vibrant greens – a fast and easy weeknight dinner!

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    MORROCAN CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP WITH SAFFRON 

    A richly spiced Moroccan-inspired soup, full of flavor, nutrients and soul-warming color.  Saffron, dried apricots and preserved lemon give this brothy Chicken Lentil Soup its depth. Easy to throw together, perfect for weeknight dinners. 

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    Farmers Market Vegetable Soup

    Farmers Market Vegetable Soup- a simple healthy vegetable soup that is easy to make and loaded with healthy nutrients- a great way to use up all those farmers market veggies- carrots, cauliflower, green beans, bell pepper, corn, zucchini, or potatoes. Great for Sunday meal prep! Can be made in an Instant Pot!

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    TOM KHA GAI 

    An authentic recipe for Thai Coconut Soup that can be made in an instant pot or on the stove top.  This rich, coconut broth-based soup is infused with fragrant kefir lime leaves, and is gluten-free and vegan adaptable! 

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    BROTHY TORTELLINI SOUP WITH SPINACH, BASIL AND WHITE BEANS

    Brothy Tortellini soup with Spinach, Basil & White beans- a mouthwatering vegetarian soup that can be made in 25 minutes!

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    SPICY MISO RAMEN 

    Spicy Miso Ramen with your choice of Roasted Chili Salmon or Tofu, with bok choy, mushrooms and scallions. Vegan and Paleo adaptable- swap out zucchini noodles or kelp noodles to keep carbs low. If you cook one thing this week, let it be this!

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    Hot and Sour Cabbage Soup

    A fast and easy recipe recipe for Hot and Sour Cabbage Soup with ginger, scallions and your choice of ground meat (or sub plant-based ground meat). Vegan-Adaptable.

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    ROSEMARY CHICKEN & WHITE BEAN SOUP

    Instant Pot Rosemary Chicken and White Bean Soup, made with chicken broth, dried white beans and fresh herbs – a hearty, and incredibly delicious soup that is fast, convenient and affordable!

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    PERUVIAN MINESTRONE SOUP 

    This Peruvian Minestrone Soup is made with a fragrant basil-infused beef bone broth. Deliciously addicting, this authentic Peruvian recipe is from my Peruvian friend, Sara! Gluten-free adaptable! 

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    CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE AND WILD RICE SOUP

    a light, healthy and brothy soup with vegetables, rice and artichoke hearts with only 15 minutes of hands-on time! A quick and easy dinner recipe! Keto friendly!

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    SPICY KIMCHI SOUP WITH SHIITAKES, TOFU AND KALE

    A simple easy recipe for Kimchi Soup- this version is vegan, made with shiitake mushrooms, silken tofu and kale. Serve over rice or noodles! Delicious Korean flavor!

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    THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 

    A steaming bowl of Thai Chicken Noodle Soup infused with lemongrass and ginger.  A healthy, low fat, broth-based soup that is full of amazing Thai flavors!

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    Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill 

    Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup with Dill- a simple easy recipe that can be made with leftover chicken. Healthy, tangy and bright! 

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    MEXICAN  NOODLE SOUP

    Flavorful, EASY Mexican Noodle Soup with your choice of chicken or chickpeas, cilantro, avocado and lime. A simple, one-pot meal, that can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan and GF adaptable! Delicious and Healthy!

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    PALEO CHICKEN “WONTON” SOUP

    This Paleo Chicken Wonton Soup is made without the wonton wrappers, keeping it gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and also SUPER FAST to make, since you are not having to wrap all the wontons. Simply drop the chicken meatballs into the simmering, flavorful broth-based soup! Tasty and Easy!

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    MAYLAYSIAN LAKSA SOUP

    Mmmmmmmm Laksa Soup!  A flavorful, Malaysian-style curry broth – the flavorful base for rice noodles and your choice of chicken or shrimp. Serve with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, lime and cilantro. Spicy, flavorful and one of my personal favorites! 

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    CHICKEN POZOLE 

    A simple delicious recipe for Chicken Pozole with hominy in a flavorful chili-infused broth that can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. A healthy, delicious, Mexican-inspired brothy soup recipe that can be made in 30 minutes! Gluten-free!

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    PERUVIAN SEAFOOD STEW with CILANTRO BROTH

    A delicious recipe for Peruvian Fish Stew with fragrant Cilantro Broth, with potatoes and carrots. A healthy, delicious broth-based soup that is flavorful and easy… and can be made in 35 minutes! 

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     VIETNAMESE HOT AND SOUR TAMARIND SOUP

    Vietnamese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu, Tamarind and Tomato (aka Canh Chua)- flavorful, broth-based soup that is warming and healing- this version is vegan and gluten-free! 

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    Sinigang (Filipino Sour Soup)

    How to make Sinigang! This Filipino Sour Soup is made with salmon (or tofu) ,veggies and the most flavorful umami tamarind broth.

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    BROTHY LEEK, LAMB AND CABBAGE SOUP

    Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup with White beans– a delicious and healthy, soul-warming soup that can be made in an Instant Pot!

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    LEMONY CHICKPEA SOUP WITH FENNEL AND SUMAC

    Lemony Chickpea Soup with Fennel & Sumac with flavorful Zhoug. A healthy vegan soup, bursting with Middle Eastern flavor!

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    MISO SESAME SOBA NOODLE SOUP

    Sesame Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitake mushrooms, snow peas and tofu. A hearty delicious miso-based broth full of healthy veggies and nutrients. Vegan and GF adaptable! 

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      The BEST Chicken TORTILLA SOUP

    Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – made from scratch in a fraction of the time! Delicious and healthy, loaded with chicken and veggies, this Mexican-style broth-based soup will warm you to your bones!

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    LEMONGRASS COCONUT BROTH WITH COD AND SPINACH

    Poached Cod in Lemongrass Coconut Broth over Baby Spinach …a fragrant, low-carb, low-calorie, broth-based soup can be made in under 30 minutes.

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    VEGAN SMOKY TOMATO BROTH WITH SPINACH, BEANS & VEGAN MEATBALLS 

    Vegan Smoky Tomato Broth- a healing detoxing pot of soup- with beans, vegan “meatballs”, spinach, pasta. This broth-based soup is nutritious, adaptable and cleansing. Vegan, Gluten-Free.

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    SIMPLE AUTHENTIC CIOPPINO

    ( Italian Fish Stew) –A simple authentic Cioppino Recipe that is easy to make and full of flavor. Fresh fish and seafood  are bathed in a light and fragrant tomato, fennel and white wine broth. Serve with crusty bread to mop up all the juices. Paleo friendly! 

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    GREEN CURRY NOODLE SOUP  

    This glowing bowl of Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup is infused with lemongrass, chilis, galangal and basil. Vibrant broccolini and tofu (or chicken) simmer gently in the broth before it’s ladled over rice noodles, then topped with crunchy bean sprouts, scallions, basil and lime wedges. This simple, bone-warming soup is a feast for the senses!

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    Brothy BEET AND LENTIL SOUP 

    Detox Lentil and Beet Broth Soup …packed full of antioxidants, this vegan broth-based soup aids the liver in detoxing and cleansing our bodies. Vegan, GF. 

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    LIGHTNING-SPEED PHOTON SOUP

    Lightning Speed Photon Soup- a cross between Vietnamese Pho and Wonton soup that can be made in 15 minutes flat! This broth-based soup is nourishing, healthy and warming. 

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    KALE, CHICKEN  AND CHICKPEA SOUP

    An unbelievably delicious recipe for brothy Chicken, Kale and Chickpea Soup topped with toasty Rosemary Croutons, healing and comforting! 

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    ARABIC MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH, MINT, TURMERIC AND LIME

    This Paleo, Arabic Meatball Soup with Spinach, Mint and Lime – has the most delicious broth ever! Make with this with ground turkey, lamb, beef or chicken. (Lamb is especially nice.) 

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    TUMERIC DETOX BROTH

    And lastly, the most popular recipe on the blog to date -Turmeric Broth Detox Soup! A fragrant, healing broth-based soup infused with fresh turmeric, that can be used as a “base” for your favorite additions. Add chickpeas, noodles, chicken, rice, greens, whole grains, beans – anything goes here!

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    Hope these cozy Broth Based Soups bring you comfort and healing. If you have a favorite, please let us know below,  and make sure to share! It is always appreciated!

    Thanks… and feel better friends!

    xo

    Sylvia

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    Comforting Broth-Based Soup Recipes

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    • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Category: Soups
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: American

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    20 Cold Weather, Broth Based Soup Recipes to nourish and comfort. Many are vegan, gluten-free, keto and paleo. Turmeric Broth REcipe


    Ingredients

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    • 12 tablespoons olive oil ( or ghee)
    • 1 onion- diced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
    • 45 garlic cloves- grated or finely minced
    • 12 teaspoons turmeric powder (or 23 teaspoons fresh turmeric, finely grated – or a little of both, see notes)
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 3/41 teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups water
    • 4 cups veggie or chicken stock
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
    • Squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice ( to taste) or 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar ( to taste)

     Soup Additions:

    Noodles, beans, veggies, whole grains, crispy tofu, shredded chicken, lentils, greens, rice, chickpeas, etc.


    Instructions

    1. In a large heavy bottom pot or dutch oven,  saute onion in 1-2 T olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Add ginger, garlic, and fresh turmeric and saute  2-3 minutes until eh garlic is fragrant and golden.  Add the mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, and optional turmeric power and saute 1-2 more minutes.
    2. Add water, stock and salt. Bring to a simmer. Add vinegar or citrus. (I like a squeeze of lime) Taste. Adjust salt, lime and spice level to your liking. At this point you will have a flavorful base to add what you like. You can also refrigerate or freeze this in batches for later use.
    3. Remember uncooked pasta and beans will double or triple in size, so add moderately ( 4 ounces dry pasta)
    4. Remember to think and be sensible about cooking times for each ingredient you add.


    Notes

    Go to the full recipe here for more detailed additions: Turmeric Detox Broth 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: With 1 ½ cups chickpeas and 6 ounces linguini
    • Calories: 220
    • Sugar: 3 g
    • Sodium: 557.8 mg
    • Fat: 4.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 38.6 g
    • Fiber: 5.2 g
    • Protein: 8.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Can you use chicken stock for soup?

    Can You Use Stock as a Chicken Broth Substitute? Yes—if you're in a hurry at the market and can't remember whether the recipe called for stock or broth, they will both do the trick whether you're making soup, stock, gravy, or a flavorful pot of rice or grains.

    Do you add water to chicken stock for soup?

    The store-bought chicken stock can be too salty, so make sure to dilute with water in a ratio of 2 parts broth to 1 part water (4 cups broth: 2 cups water) as a good starting point. You can always adjust the flavor to your liking by tasting the broth.

    Can you make soup with stock?

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