More Than 20 Ways To Upgrade Basic Chicken Soup Now

If you’re looking to change up your basic chicken soup, this is the place to be! Chicken soup is one of the cheapest soups you can make. The most basic recipe includes just chicken and broth but most recipes add carrots, celery, and onion with some kind of starch.  Try mixing new vegetables with different grains and spices for a new soup experience!

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Vegetables

  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Potatoes 
  • Leeks
  • Turnip 
  • Parsnips 
  • Peas
  • Corn
  • Green beans 
  • Tomato
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower 
  • Mushrooms 
  • Zucchini 
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Bok choy 
  • Scallion
  • Lemon

Spices/ Seasonings

  • Italian seasoning 
  • Turmeric 
  • Bay leaf
  • Dill
  • Sage
  • Red pepper
  • Basil
  • Rosemary 
  • Thyme
  • Oregano 
  • Parsley
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Grains

  • Rice
  • Barley
  • Noodles
  • Orzo
  • Dumplings 
  • Couscous

Dairy

  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Half & half

Other

  • Pesto
  • White beans
  • Garbanzo beans 
  • Tomato paste
  • Roux or flour & butter

Other Tips

  • Try roasting veggies before adding
  • Sauté veggies before adding

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How are you going to try to change up your chicken soup? Let me know in the comments!

I’m a born and raised Alaskan and stay-at-home mom of two.  I love baking, scrapbooking, and working on money saving strategies.