Chicken, Curries, Quick and easy recipes, Soups & Stews

Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Soup Recipe

This Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Soup Recipe is something I like to make after making a whole chicken.

Start by making a Whole Chicken recipe you can find that recipe here.

WHAT TO DO WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN LEFTOVER

Make this soup 🙂 This soup utilizes the bones of your leftover Rotisserie chicken to make a chicken bone broth for the most amazing soup.

Whenever I or someone I love gets sick with a cold. The first thing I do is make a large batch of homemade chicken soup.

And the best way and cheapest way to make this soup too, is to use the meat and bones from a leftover rotisserie chicken from the night before.

Two meals in one. IT’S A WIN WIN!

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SOUP WITHOUT NOODLES

There are a few versions of this kind of of soup out there, this one is a little different as it uses the leftover bones for the chicken broth. And has no noodles in it, of course you can add them if you’d like.

Just make sure your adding more stock or very little noodles to this particular recipe.

And as you may know bone broth is said to be nature’s pharmacy.

And so this soup has everything you need in it to ward off any type of cold or flu.

It defiantly will help your body rests and works to get better.

WHAT IS IN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SOUP

This soup is packed with garlic, ginger, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne and paprika spices that are sure to make you feel better feel.

The benefits soon after sipping this warm soup will be felt all over.

Serve alongside with a lemon wedges if desired for an extra punch of vitamin C, I hope feel so good after sipping this warm bowl of soup!

This is real soup, not that over processed stuff that comes from a can.

How To Make Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Start by shredding the cooked chicken breasts with two forks and set aside.
Next chop 2 green onions into bite size pieces and set aside
Mince the garlic from 3 garlic and set aside.
Mince the ginger and set aside.
Next remove all the meat left on your Rotisserie chicken and then place the chicken carcass into a large stock pot and add 8 cups of water along with your minced garlic and ginger.
Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes turning a few times to allow the stock to develop.
Once the stock has developed, discard the carcass and place the stock aside in a large bowl.
In the same -pot add in all the spices, soya sauce and simmer on medium – low for 15 minutes.
Season with salt and enjoy warm, allowing your body to heal itself.

You can add more vegetables you like, such as:

KALE
SPINACH
CELERY

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SOUP WITH RICE

Yes, go ahead and add rice or noodles during the cooking process if you’d like.

Just make sure that you are following the directions on the package for the cooking times. And do not add more than 1/2 a cup otherwise the liquid will be all gone.

I have plenty of soup of other soups on this site that would help anyone to feel better. One of which is my Vegetable Egg drop soup. It is absolutely delicious and healthy for you as well.

And my Duck Pho Soup

Bok Choy Chicken Garlic (Flu-Fighter) Soup

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Soups & Stews

Easy Turkey Noodle Soup

This Easy Turkey Noodle Soup is an excellent recipe to have on hand after the holidays, as it utilize your leftover turkey’s carcass and even the gravy if you so desire.

This Easy Turkey Noodle Soup is a great recipe to make, that utilizes the whole bird.

You can put almost any type of vegetable into this soup.

I used carrots and kale as it was what I had on hand. But really any type of vegetable will work!

EASY TURKEY NOODLES SOUP WITH CARCASS

So you probably know how good homemade chicken noodle soup is, but have you tried homemade turkey noodle soup? Well then you are in for something special. Because it is rich as it uses the whole carcus of the turkey!

If you have leftover gravy as well then you are going to want to add that in this soup too, trust me people will be begging for this recipe. It’s that good 🙂

I will typically make a BIG pot of turkey noodle soup the day after the holidays or the night of.

This way I am not wasting any food by utilizing the leftover turkey and gravy.

What I will do is fill a stock pot up with water and then I will put the carcass from my leftover Turkey inside.

Then all there is to do is simply boil the bird for a good 30 minutes or more.

Then I will remove the bird and skim away anything that looks less appealing and use the remaining broth as my soup stock.

Now there are plenty of ways to make this kind of soup, so I’m going to give you a few options here and let you decide what works best for you.

Really you cannot go wrong with making this soup, it’s healthy and also an excellent recipe to keep on hand after the holidays when you have leftover turkey.

When I talk options, I mean you can decide what type of noodle to place in the soup and vegetables.

For the noodles there are thick or thin, large and small, options.

So the type you use totally depends on what you prefer, however I do recommend using “egg noodles” because they are much lighter and work so much better in this kind of soup.

If you are feeling under the weather, feel free to add more garlic and onions to the stock as they carry antibacterial properties and have been proven to help people get better much faster.

I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

Note: If you have a leftover turkey, then you can omit the chicken stock and simmer your turkey carcass for one hour in 8 cups of water, covered.

And use the turkey stock in replace if the chicken stock. Also use the leftover white turkey breast instead of buying turkey breasts as that works great too for this soup.

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Instant Pot, Quick and easy recipes, Slow Cooker recipes, Soups & Stews

Old Fashioned Beef Barley Soup

This Old Fashioned Beef Barley Soup was made on the stove top. However, can also be made in your slow cooker or pressure cooker.

I kid you not, this beef barley soup is the best I have ever tried.

But in order to have it be the best you must follow this recipe to a tea.

Trust me it is worth it!

Some people make this soup with hamburger meat. But that is not traditional nor is it near as good as using “stewing beef” it becomes tender in this soup and really makes it best.

I like to use larger chunks of beef for this soup. You can cut yours smaller if you prefer!

This soup can be made several ways! See below for those directions!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST LAMB SOUP STOCK

Start with a leg of lamb – bone only.
Cover roasted bone in 8 cups of water.
Simmer on low – medium heat for 1 hour.
Remove bone, let cool over night.
And if their is to much fat, remove some.
Leaving 3 tbsp of fat for flavor.
Store in freezer for soup.

HOW TO MAKE BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

Your going to want several ingredients on hand.

Such as Stewing Beef
Olive oil
Flour
Lamb Stock * (find that recipe above)
1 small can of diced tomatoes, using the broth
Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
Italian seasoning
Celery
Carrots
Onion
Garlic powder
Pepper

BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE INSTANT POT

Start by browning your beef in the instant pot – adding olive oil to the pot to help
Then remove the beef and add in your chopped, onions, celery and carrots
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil sauteing till the veggies are fork tender
Next add in the pre – made ( LAMB STOCK) * this is the secret folks to the best soup!
Add in the chopped tomatoes, spices and cooked beef
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes before adding in the rinsed barley
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes and serve with fresh or dried parsley!

BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE CROCK POT

Start by browning your beef on the stove in a medium sized pot
Then remove the beef and add in your chopped, onions, celery and carrots
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil sauteing till the veggies are fork tender
Next add in the pre – made ( LAMB STOCK) to your crock pot* this is the secret folks to the best soup!
Add in the chopped tomatoes, spices and cooked beef
Add in the rinsed barley last.
Cover and simmer anywhere from 8 – 10 hours minutes
Serve with fresh or dried parsley

IS BEEF BARLEY SOUP HEALTHY

Yes, the beef is lean and barley is packed full of feel good fibers and minerals.

LOOKING FOR A LEG OF LAMB RECIPE TO MAKE THE BEST LAMB BROTH

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

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Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Soups & Stews

Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Gallery October 27, 2022 Jacqueline Leave a comment

This Sausage Gnocchi Soup recipe is similar to the Italian Gardens recipe for Zuppa Toscana!

This Sausage Gnocchi Soup recipe is one of those soups that you will want to make a big old pot of and enjoy over a few days.

Want more recipes that call for Sausages? Try my Sausage and potatoes

Zuppa Toscana is one of the Olive Garden’s most popular soups. This recipe is very similar other than instead of using spinach I used kale as that was what I had on hand. And trust me it is just as good if not better!

I really like to use “medium Italian sausage” for this recipe. However if your wanting a more spicy soup feel free to add a spicer sausage.

So if your craving a soup to warm you up, but also want a hearty meal. Then this Gnocchi Sausage Kale Soup will hit the spot!

I have always loved Italian type soups and have been testing out a few of these popular gnocchi soups for some time now.

I found that the key to making it more like a soup rather that just a pasta dish is to use “Mini Gnocchi“ for the soup, rather than regular sized gnocchi.

If you are wondering what those look like, see this spoonful below.

My soup utilizes Kale and makes for one healthy hearty meal! You can always use spinach instead if desired!

I decided to finally share my favorite version of it with you today! Mine is pretty similar to allot of those Italian Tortellini soup recipes you will find out there.

However mine has a few differences such as mine will use kale instead of spinach and celery instead of the carrots.

Not to sure why almost all Italian tortellini soups call for carrots these days, but to me that is so wrong.

Oh and mine also has a fair amount of parmesan cheese and absolutely “no cream”. The tomatoes and cheese will make it creamy enough!

I like to use sour cream vs heavy cream as it helps to make this soup super creamy without all the extra fat. That sour cream is mixed with chicken stock or vegetable whichever you prefer to use.

If you are planning to enjoy this soup over a couple of days, then you will want to add one more cup of stock in the soup. Since the Gnocchi tends to soak it up overnight. Believe it or not but this soup tastes even better on the second day.

If you loved this soup? you will also love the following recipes below.

Notes: Also keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Date Night, New Year's, Seafood, Slow Cooker recipes, Soups & Stews

French Onion Soup with Broiled Scallops

Gallery October 2, 2022 Jacqueline Leave a comment

This Homemade French Onion soup with scallops is simmered in a red wine, beef and chicken broth. Then topped with toasted crusty bread, gruyere cheese and then some scallops.

Looking for another way to make French Onion Soup? Try my “Instant Pot French Onion Soup“ it is a sure winner as well!

FRENCH ONION SOUP BOWLS

Should be oven safe as you will want to place the pre-made soup in them along with the cheese and fresh scallops for baking.

Your going to want to get yourself a set of some good quality oven proof bowls and then you will be in business to make the best french onion soup ever.

Typically people caramelize there onions on the stove for a minimum of 45 minutes or more, turning them often.

However if your pressed for time then you can let the slow cooker do that work for you and save you that hassle.

Now I don’t know about you but cutting 6 large onions is a pain, so another way to make this job easier is to allow your food processor do most of that work.

Of course your going to still peel each onion and cut diagonally before placing in the processor to slice.

But I promise you, it can be done in half the time this way and each onion will be cut perfectly too.

As long as you are using a good food processor such as the one I use and recommend below.

Traditionally french onion soup is topped with Gruyere cheese, however you can substitute for swiss which is similar in taste.

I like to use Gruyere through which can be found in most European markets. This recipe will make roughly 5 large bowls of french onion soup, or 6 small to medium.

So if you have any any leftovers “which is highly unlikely” unless it’s just you, then you can enjoy it over the next few days or share with those lucky enough to be around the kitchen with you.

To make this soup you will want to have a slow cooker and food processor which will saves you a ton of time.

Otherwise you can caramelize the onions on the stove top anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour stirring often till they caramelize to get the job done.

And slicing the onions by hand, but I much prefer using the food processor and slow cooker to get these tasks done.

Adding scallops on top the toasted bread and cheese is an option, not a requirement. But trust me it makes each bowl even that more special, I use medium sized scallops you can use small, medium or large.

More or less, totally depends on you, after all this is your soup, right? Serve hot directly from the oven and you will be in French Onion Soup heaven in no time!

Notes: Keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you.

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Quick and easy recipes, Soups & Stews

Healthy Celery Soup

This Healthy Celery Soup is super easy to make and can be made in large batches and enjoyed over a few days. Make in your Instant pot or Slow Cooker or even on the Stove Top.

I grew up eating celery soup, my Mother made it often.

The nice thing about this soup is that it can be served warm or cooled down once cooked and served on a hot summers day!

If you want to thicken it up a bit you can also add in some pureed potatoes.

Just make sure those potatoes are cooked ahead of time, and blend them just as you would the celery.

Leeks taste like mild onions and once they are cooked they take on a sweet taste.

WHAT SPICES FOR CELERY SOUP

Garlic Powder
Salt an pepper to taste
Fresh Dill

This recipe will make a large pot of soup.

So if you have any any leftovers “which is highly unlikely” unless it’s just you. Then you can enjoy it over the next few days or freeze it as a meal prep option for another time if desired.

CAN CELERY SOUP BE FROZEN

Yes, and it even tastes better the next day.

So go ahead and make a BIG old pot and save some for another day!

The soup should be stored in a sealable container for up to 3 months.

IS CELERY SOUP HEALTHY

Yes, it is made with root vegetables.

I just love the freshness of this soup.

HOW MAKE CELERY SOUP

Place the celery, stock, chopped onion, dill and seasonings into a large blender and blend until smooth.
Then in a large stock pot add the butter or oil and bring to a high heat add the blended celery soup
Simmer for 25 minutes and serve.

HOW LONG DOES CELERY SOUP LAST IN THE FRIDGE

In a sealable container up to 3 days!

Notes: Keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. And save yourself time and hassle, and let your food processor chop up your beets and cabbage up, also it gives a great consistency to the soup.

LOOKING FOR SOME MORE AWESOME SOUP RECIPES?

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African, Skip the takeout, Slow Cooker recipes, Soups & Stews

Nigerian Goat Pepper Soup

This Nigerian Goat Pepper Soup is spicy and full of flavor as it is simmered in a rich broth of goat meat and spices.

I love Nigerian Pepper Soup and had it just a couple weeks ago from one of our local African restaurants. Along with Nigerian Stew and Egusi Soup which I have on this blog. I’m working on putting more African dishes on this blog now and do have one more for you to try this recipe for some Black Eyed Peas.

Also, I highly recommend serving this with Pounded Yam another African staple food.

WHAT DOES NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP TASTE LIKE

Spicy, meaty and soothing! I say soothing because I find it really is so very tasty!

HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP

Start by brining a large stock pot of water to a boil
Then add in the goat meat and reduce the heat to medium heat
Add in all your spices and seasonings
Simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour to serve.

Note: You can cook the onions, garlic and ginger fresh if desired. Just be sure to cook it prior to boiling the meat in 1 tsp of oil to ensure it is cooked.

NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP INGREDIANTS

MAGGI CUBES – Try to get your hands on the “original “Maggi beef cubes” if you cannot find feel free to use “Maggi Chicken cubes or another brand that you like.

Pre made Pepper Spice or Allspice, Peppercorn, Ginger, Cayenne pepper, Fennel seeds, and Cumin.
Water
Goat cubed
Cray fish
Scotch bonnet sauce or peppers or even chili flakes
Onion
Garlic

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP SPICY

Yes, the scotch bonnet pepper is spicy and this soup is suppose to be spicy. I love it and I mean love it spicy, however if your not used to spice you can omit it and it will be just as tasty.

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS

On it’s own yes, the water contents and spices help fill you up and goat being a lean meat and high in protein will help fuel you for the day.

I will make this soup when I’m craving something warm and spicy!

Traditional pepper soups call for aka chilli or negro pepper. Which is not always easy to find, so I use “Scotch Bonnet Peppers” or sauce. See the sauce below that can be used in replace of the peppers if you so choose.

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP HEALTHY

Yes, goat meat is a very lean meat and the broth is simmer fully in that and it is also packed full of nutrients.

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP GOOD FOR PREGNANT WOMAN

I would say yes but without the spices, so omit the scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes.

Note: This soup can also be done in a “Slow Cooker” or “Pressure Cooker” just make sure you are using a boneless meat for those processes.

Quick and easy recipes, Soups & Stews

Easy Hamburger Soup

This Easy Hamburger Soup is super simple to make and absolutely delicious!

It is made with lean hamburger, canned tomatoes, diced celery, carrots and potatoes and is seasoned with italian seasoning.

Making for a quick and healthy weeknight meal that the whole family is sure to enjoy!

I recommend using beef bone broth for this soup if you have on hand if not regular beef broth will work too.

Lean hamburger is best also, however a regular hamburger will give the broth a more silky texture if your not using bone broth.

IS HAMBURGER SOUP HEALTHY

Depends on how it is made, this recipe here calls for lean hamburger tons of vegetables and is simmered in a beef bone broth stock.

Making it very very healthy for you.

IS HAMBURGER SOUP KETO FRIENDLY

Yes, but only if you omit the potatoes!

WHAT IS HAMBURGER SOUP

It is a soup that is flavored mainly by ground hamburger.

You can toss in macaroni or white rice in replace of potatoes if desired as well.

what spices go in hamburger soup

WHAT SPICES GO IN HAMBURGER SOUP

Italian seasoning work well, which include.

Oregano, Basil, Thyme and Rosemary

HOW IS HAMBRGER SOUP MADE

You want to start by frying the hamburger in a medium stock pot, once it has turned brown.
Toss in 1 tbsp of butter along with your diced onion, celery and carrots.
Simmer over medium heat till the onion is transparent
Then pour in your beef stock and add in the canned tomatoes – the sauce from the tomatoes.
Season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning.
Simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes and serve.

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