by Stephanie on September 26, 2022 (Updated October 4, 2022) 4 *This post may contain affiliate links. Read more » Show
Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup is an easy recipe that’s both freezer and crock pot friendly! It can be made with chicken thighs, breast, or leftover/rotisserie chicken! Optional additions include rice, pasta, potatoes, and more! Chicken Vegetable SoupThis recipe, without a doubt, is my favorite freezer food of all time. I make it in huge batches and fill up my freezer for easy (and healthy!) lunches during the week. It makes such a great base that you can serve as-is, but there is plenty of broth to accommodate the addition of rice, tortellini, pasta, potatoes, and more! I like to freeze the soup as-is and customize the portion sizes when I reheat it later. See below for instructions on how I recommend incorporating each of these add-ons! What Makes My Version DifferentMy version, unlike most, instructs that you sear the chicken in the soup pot first. This adds a delicious golden crust on the outside, which is super tasty but also adds great texture. Not only that, but it adds a beautiful golden fond to the soup pot, which works its way into the broth, making it SO much more flavorful. The chicken doesn’t even need to cook all the way through, it’ll continue to cook later as it slowly simmers in the soup, which ensures that it’s nice and juicy. (Not tough/chewy.) How to Make ItSee recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Season chicken with salt/pepper and sear in olive oil for 3 minutes per side. Set aside, let rest for 10 minutes, then shred/dice. (It’s okay if the middle isn’t cooked yet, it will finish simmering slowly in the soup, which will make it nice and juicy and give the broth plenty of flavor.) Melt butter in the same pot and use a silicone spatula to clean the fond from the surface, this will transfer flavor into the broth. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Soften for 5 minutes. Add hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Stir to combine, then add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the chicken back to the soup and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables and simmer for 10-15 more minutes, then serve! Crock Pot Method
What to Add to Chicken Vegetable SoupTortellini:
Rice:
Pasta:
Potatoes:
Vegetables:
Storage
Try These NextGet My Free Meal PlanI’ve got a Free Meal Planwith 7 of my super popular recipes (complete with grocery list)! Sign up for my email list and I’ll send it over now along with weekly dinner recipes! And follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Tried This Recipe?Leave a review, I love hearing your feedback! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup is an easy recipe that's both freezer and crock pot friendly! Optional additions include rice, pasta, potatoes, and more! Soup
Seasonings
Crock Pot Method
Pro Tips
Storage
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per cup. There are approximately 9 cups in this recipe. Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 786mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 3500IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg Course: Soup Cuisine: American What goes with chicken soup for dinner?Whether it's a crusty roll, soft pretzel rolls, saltine crackers, or a piece of crusty bread, in my opinion, bread should always be served with soup! Salads. Italian chopped salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, potato salad, or your favorite pasta salads are all a great option when thinking of sides for chicken soup.
What goes with vegetable soup for dinner?18 Perfect Side Dishes for Soup. 01 of 18. Grilled Cheese Sandwich. ... . 02 of 18. Potato and Green Bean Salad. ... . 03 of 18. Pear Salad With Walnuts and Gorgonzola. ... . 04 of 18. Fried Paneer Cheese Pakora. ... . 05 of 18. Wilted Spinach Salad With Bacon. ... . 06 of 18. Baked Stuffed Potatoes. ... . 07 of 18. Baked Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas. ... . 08 of 18.. Which is the common accompaniment for soups?Cheese Croutons one of the most popular soup accompaniment.
What can I eat with soup instead of bread?Potato Sides for Soup. 1 / 8. Crash Hot Potatoes. ... . 2 / 8. Butter-Roasted Sweet Potatoes. ... . 3 / 8. 3-Ingredient Garlicky Red Potatoes. ... . 4 / 8. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. ... . 5 / 8. Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes. ... . 6 / 8. Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. ... . 7 / 8. Cinnamon Butter Bath Sweet Potatoes. ... . 8 / 8. Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes.. |