16 Creamy Chicken Soups to Make Winter Feel a Little Warmer

Rich and velvety comfort in a bowl.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 17, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
White chicken lasagna soup served in two bowls at a table setting with the spoons, napkins, and the rest of the soup in a dutch oven

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Chicken soup gets a rich and luxurious upgrade in this handpicked collection. Whether it’s enriched with heavy cream, thickened with roux, beaten eggs, or legumes, or blended silky-smooth, these velvety soups deliver serious comfort. From a soupy spin on chicken pot pie to a curry-spiced Chicken Mulligatawny Soup, we’ve got plenty to choose from—so grab a spoon and dig in.

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  • Creamy Chicken Soup

    A bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    “For this creamy chicken noodle soup, I wanted to lighten it up a bit and increase the protein without adding loads of heavy cream or making a roux. To achieve that, I pureed a couple of cans of cannellini beans. It gives the soup a creamy texture, without the extra step of cooking a roux. I do finish the soup with a little cream to add a velvety texture that only cream can provide, but you can leave that out if you’re dairy-free or just want to skip it.” —Summer Miller, former Senior Editor

  • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Topped with Jalapenos, Cilantro, and Crema in a Bowl at a Table Setting with Two Spoons on a Table Napkin, Bowls of Toppings (Jalapenos and Lime Wedges), and Tortillas

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    “Look for fire-roasted canned tomatoes for the base, but don’t worry if you can’t find them. Even with regular canned whole tomatoes, your soup will still have plenty of flavor.” —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Marry Me Chicken Soup

    Overhead view of a white bowl of Marry Me Chicken Soup with a two spoons and a napkin to the left

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Christina Daley

    “This speedy soup calls for cooked chicken. You can shred any leftovers you’ve got on hand or grab a rotisserie chicken.” —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

    A bowl of creamy soup with gnocchi spinach and shredded carrots served with a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Ward / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hausser

    “Store-bought gnocchi is firmer than homemade, so it's ideal for soups. You can use shelf-stable, refrigerated (I prefer this), or frozen gnocchi. Simply take note of the cook time on the packaging to make sure it cooks through in the soup.” —Myo Quinn, former Associate Editorial Director

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  • Chicken Pot Pie Soup

    Bowl of chicken pot pie soup topped with toasted oyster crackers on a plate with a spoon and next to it, a mustard colored napkin

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayliss

    “I am absolutely hooked on this soup and have made it half a dozen times in the last six months. I have substituted some ingredients, like omitting the potatoes and adding spaetzle instead. But the broth and flavor have been consistently delicious. Thank you for this great soup.” —Jefferie, Reader

  • Golden Chicken Tortellini Soup

    A pot of chicken tortellini soup with vegetables with a ladle scooping a serving

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “There are a few ways you could make this easy recipe even easier. Lots of grocery stores sell diced carrots, onions, and celery during the colder months. This aromatic veggie combo, called mirepoix, is the base of tons of great soup recipes. If you can find these ingredients already chopped up and packaged in your local grocery store, you can cut down on prep time.” —Checka Ciammaichell, Recipe Developer

  • Macaroni Chicken Sopas

    A pot of macaroni chicken sopas (Filipino chicken noodle soup), with a golden serving spoon scooping some soup out

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    “When my children were small, this sopas was a creative way to make them eat vegetables. I added cooked green beans in small pieces, corn kernels, green peas, cabbage strips, or shredded greens like bok choy, spinach, or kale. Add your favorites if you’d like to amp up the vegetable content.” —Elizabeth Ann Quirino, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Chicken and Dumplings

    overhead view of Easy Chicken and Dumplings in bowls with spoons

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    “I’ve tried a handful of other shortcut ingredients (like canned biscuits and self-rising flour) to make the dumplings, but the best, most consistent dumplings I’ve made are from Bisquick plus milk. Krusteaz baking mix also works well here.” — Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

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  • Creamy White Lasagna Soup

    White chicken lasagna soup served in two bowls at a table setting with the spoons, napkins, and the rest of the soup in a dutch oven

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “Swap the lasagna noodles for any other shaped pasta, particularly those that have plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy broth, like rotini or farfalle.” —Emma Christensen, former General Manager

  • Lemon Chicken Chickpea Soup

    Lemon Chicken Chickpea Rice Soup
    Elise Bauer

    “Yum! Used shredded rotisserie chicken I had left over and used lime instead of lemon as that's what I had on hand. Served with parmesan bread (slice of French baguette, drizzle of olive oil with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stick under the broiler for a few mins and done!).” —Amanda J, Reader

  • Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

    Mulligatawny Soup
    Elise Bauer

    “I am a soup "guy," and this is THE best soup I have ever made. If you can get some "real" Indian spice mixes like garam masala, or tandoori masala, Biryani masala...all the better.” —Joe O, Reader

  • One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

    Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup
    Aaron Hutcherson

    “For this recipe, I call for bone-in chicken breasts, which add more flavor than boneless. To prep, just pull away the skin and discard. If you prefer, boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be substituted, but your soup will be less rich and flavorful.” —Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer

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  • Avgolemono Soup

    A bowl of soup with chicken and garnished with parsley served in a decorative white bowl
    Elise Bauer

    “Temper the egg and lemon mixture. DO NOT skip this step. If you pour the egg and lemon mixture into the hot soup without tempering, the eggs will coagulate, creating scrambled eggs.” —Editors of Simply Recipes

  • Easy Chicken Stew

    Overhead view of a gray dutch oven of chicken stew with a large serving spoon

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

    “For this recipe, I use bone-in, skin-on chicken breast. It’s the secret to success. The bone and skin help keep the chicken juicy and add mega-flavor, too. My family likes white meat, but if richer dark meat is your favorite, use it! Swap in a few bone-in chicken thighs for one of the breasts.” —Sara Haas, Recipe Developer

  • Hearty Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Stew

    Chicken Stew Recipe
    Sally Vargas

    “If you don’t have harissa powder or can’t find it, substitute paprika and a pinch of chili powder. It won’t have the complexity of harissa, but it will add color and much-needed warmth to your stew.” —Summer Miller, former Senior Editor

  • Chipotle Chicken Chowder

    Bowl of Chipotle Chicken Chowder Next to a Wooden Board with Baguette Pieces and Table Napkin

    Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

    “If you can’t find chipotles in adobo at your local supermarket, they’re worth ordering online! That said, if you’d rather make this chowder using ingredients you have on hand, feel free to add 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, and a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.” —Ross Yoder, Recipe Developer

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