Chicken Soup

The runners-up in our chicken soup recipe contest reflect the influences of New Orleans, Italy, Mexico, and Thailand. Our grand-prize winner, however, used an unlikely ingredient to transform everyday chicken soup into a hearty chowder rich with sweet potatoes and corn.

  • WINNER

    Chicken and Corn Chowder with Sweet Potatoes

    Simple supermarket ingredients come together to transform chicken soup into hearty chowder.

    Submitted by: Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

  • FINALIST

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This soup allows you to get creative by adding condiments like avocado and shredded Monterey jack cheese.

    Submitted by: Jo Ann Wilis, San Francisco, California

  • FINALIST

    Thai Chicken Soup

    Thai flavors dress up this chicken soup recipe. Use the side of a chef's knife to smash the ginger and garlic. Serve with lime wedges.

    Submitted by: Judith Mack, Anchorage, Alaska

  • FINALIST

    New Orleans Chicken and Sausage Soup

    This inventive recipe combines traditional chicken soup with jambalaya, a New Orleans favorite.

    Submitted by: Heather Ricciarelli, Weymouth, Massachusetts

  • FINALIST

    Chicken and Spinach Tortellini Soup

    This impressive-looking soup is actually deceptively easy. Poaching the chicken in the store-bought broth improves the flavor of both components.

    Submitted by: Virginia Syrylo, DuBois, Pennsylvania