Source: Dzevoniia, AdobeStockNot only raw meat, but also ready-to-eat smoked chicken makes an excellent base for soup. Dishes with it attract with a bright smoky aroma, and at the same time – ease of preparation. Take note of our 15 recipes!
1. Split Pea Soup with Smoked Chicken
Source: zakoptili.ruLet's start with the most classic recipe when it comes to any smoked meat.
You will need: 500 g smoked chicken, 300 g split peas, 4 potatoes, 120 g onion, 120 g carrots, 100 g bell pepper, spices, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Soak the peas overnight, then rinse them, cover with fresh water, and boil until tender. Cut the smoked chicken into pieces and the potatoes into cubes. Chop the remaining vegetables with garlic and sauté them until soft. Add the potatoes to the peas, and after 10 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients. Cook the soup until done, season to taste, and add herbs.
2. Cheese Soup with Smoked Chicken
Source: montisbar.ruWe recommend using processed cheese so that it melts completely.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 1 onion, 200 g potatoes, 1 carrot, 150 g processed cheese, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes and smoked chicken, julienne the carrots, and finely chop the onion. Add the potatoes and chicken to boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Sauté the onion and carrots until soft, add them to the soup, and cook for another 5 minutes. After a couple of minutes, add the grated processed cheese and cook the soup until it dissolves. Season, sprinkle with herbs, and remove from heat.
3. Vegetable Soup with Smoked Chicken
Source: yunostsibiri.ruYou can add or remove any vegetables to your liking.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 200 g cauliflower, 200 g broccoli, 100 g green beans, 100 g green peas, 100 g celery root, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Boil water, add the chopped celery, and cook for 10 minutes. Chop all other vegetables. Sauté the onion and carrots until soft, add the tomato, and fry for another 2 minutes. Add all ingredients and the chopped smoked chicken to the soup. Cook until the vegetables are tender, then season.
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4. Smoked Chicken and Rice Soup
Source: dzen.ruAnother great everyday soup option using readily available ingredients!
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 3 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 80 g rice, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Boil water and add the chopped potatoes, smoked chicken, and rice. Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat. Chop the remaining vegetables and sauté them until soft. Add the sautéed vegetables to the soup and cook for another 7-10 minutes. Season and add chopped herbs.
5. Smoked Chicken and Bean Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruThis soup will take a little longer to prepare because the beans need to be boiled first.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 1 cup beans, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery root, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/2 bunch cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight in advance, boil them until tender, and reserve 1-2 cups of the cooking liquid. Finely chop all the vegetables, sauté them until soft, and add the tomato sauce. Fry for another 2 minutes, pour in the bean liquid, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add water, add the chopped smoked chicken, and bring the soup to a boil. Add the beans and cook everything together for about 10 more minutes. Season, add chopped cilantro, and remove the soup from heat.
6. Smoked Chicken and Buckwheat Soup
Source: kazan-ok.suBuckwheat soup with smoked meats is always a special treat.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 1.5 L broth, 150 g buckwheat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 potatoes, 1 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Chop the smoked chicken, cover it with broth, and cook briefly. Add the potatoes and continue cooking until they are half-done. In the meantime, chop and sauté the onion and carrots. Add the sautéed vegetables and buckwheat to the soup, and continue cooking until the ingredients are tender. Season, add herbs, and remove the soup from heat.
7. Smoked Chicken and Cabbage Soup
Source: chocomir.comInstead of white cabbage, you can use Napa cabbage, but keep in mind that it cooks faster.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken, 350 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 potatoes, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 bunch herbs, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cover the smoked chicken with water and bring to a boil. Chop all other ingredients. Add the potatoes to the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes. Then add the shredded cabbage and cook everything together until soft.
Chop the onion and carrot, sauté them until golden, and add the tomato sauce. Stir and add the sautéed mixture to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, then add crushed garlic, chopped herbs, and spices. Remove the finished soup from heat.
8. Rassolnik with Smoked Chicken
Source: no-doma-luchshe.ruThanks to the smoked chicken, rassolnik turns out especially aromatic.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 50 g celery root, 1 onion, 1/2 cup pickle brine, 2 pickled cucumbers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 150 g pearl barley, 600 g smoked chicken, 1 carrot, spices, 2 L broth.
Preparation: Rinse the pearl barley and cover it with boiling water for half an hour. Roughly chop all ingredients. Lightly fry the smoked chicken, then add the onion, carrot, and celery. Fry for another 5 minutes and add the pickled cucumbers. After another 5 minutes, add the tomato paste, stir, and simmer everything together briefly.
Boil the broth, add the pearl barley, and cook for 20 minutes. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables and pickle brine, bring the soup to a boil again, and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat. Season and remove the rassolnik from heat.
9. Sorrel Soup with Smoked Chicken
Source: vitablog.ruServe it with rich sour cream for an even more delicious taste.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 350 g smoked chicken, 1 onion, 200 g sorrel, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and potatoes. Chop the onion and sauté it until soft. Boil water and add the potatoes, smoked chicken, and onion, then cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
Add the chopped sorrel and cook for another 3 minutes. Whisk the eggs with sour cream and pour them into the soup, stirring constantly. Cook for another 1 minute, season, remove from heat, and let the soup steep under the lid for a while.
10. Smoked Chicken and Spinach Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruFor this recipe, it's best to use fresh spinach.
You will need: 1.5 L broth, 300 g smoked chicken, 100 g bacon, 1 onion, 3 potatoes, 150 g spinach, 200 ml 20% cream, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the bacon and onion, and fry them for a couple of minutes until browned. Add the chopped smoked chicken and fry for another 5 minutes. Cover everything with broth, bring to a boil, and add the chopped potatoes.
Cook until the potatoes are tender, then add chopped spinach and spices. After another 5 minutes, pour in the cream, add garlic, bring the soup to a boil again, and remove from heat.
11. Smoked Chicken and Mushroom Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruServe the finished soup with chopped green onions or other herbs to taste.
You will need: 250 g smoked chicken, 150 g processed cheese, 300 g mushrooms, 140 g green beans, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté them until soft. Add the bell pepper and mushrooms, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Boil water, add the sautéed vegetables, chopped smoked chicken, and green beans. Cook everything together for 10 minutes after it boils again, season to taste, and add grated processed cheese. Continue cooking the soup until the cheese dissolves.
12. Smoked Chicken and Corn Soup
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA delicate and original soup with dry white wine for piquancy.
You will need: 70 g bacon, 50 g onion, 150 g carrots, 60 ml dry white wine, 1 L broth, 100 g potatoes, 200 g canned corn, 250 ml cream, 1 tsp marjoram, 350 g smoked chicken, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the bacon, fry it until crispy, and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and carrots until soft. Pour in the wine and simmer for another 2 minutes. Boil the broth, add the sautéed vegetables, diced potatoes, and marjoram.
Cook everything for 15 minutes over low heat, add the corn, and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add the smoked chicken and pour in the cream, bring the soup to a boil again, and remove it from heat after another minute.
13. Smoked Chicken and Lentil Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruThe main advantage of lentils over peas is that they cook faster.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 400 g smoked chicken, 200 g lentils, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes and smoked chicken, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Chop the onion and carrot, sauté until soft, and add to the soup. After 7-10 minutes, add the rinsed lentils, season, and cook the soup until they are tender. Finally, add chopped herbs.
14. Smoked Chicken and Vermicelli Soup
Source: mirtesen.ruFor soups, vermicelli-spiderweb is the most convenient to use.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 3 potatoes, 1/2 onion, 1/2 carrot, 1.5 tbsp vermicelli, 1 L water, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and carrot, and sauté them until soft. Dice the potatoes and chicken into small cubes. Cover everything with water, bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are tender. A couple of minutes before the end, add the vermicelli and spices to the soup.
15. Diet Smoked Chicken Soup
Source: lobsterhouse.ruSmoked chicken itself is not the most diet-friendly product, but everything else will easily balance it out.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery stalk, 1 tomato, 80 g buckwheat or other grain, spices.
Preparation: Dice the smoked chicken, cover with water, bring to a boil, and add the buckwheat. Cook until half-done, then add all the finely chopped vegetables at once. Continue cooking the soup until all ingredients are fully cooked, and season it at the end.