Best Homemade Spanish Chicken Soup

Sometimes all you need to make yourself feel at home is enjoying a nice full meal, and the Spanish soup recipes can get the trick done.

Among the Spanish recipes, these have the power to fill you up with just one plate, and the homemade Spanish chicken soup will warm your body and soul.

Scroll down this article and learn how to make Spanish chicken soup with some helpful tips for storing and serving.

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Background of the Dish

The homemade Spanish chicken soup often varies from family to family, but the traditional one has chicken, garlic cloves, and chicken broth as the main ingredients, while the newest versions add more vegetables to the mix.

The chicken soup has transcended its origins to become a globally recognized comfort food, and it is completely customizable as you can add noodles, rice, or different fresh herbs.

This homemade Spanish chicken soup has the Andalusian flavors that everyone knows and loves, having the ability to take you home with just one bite.

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Things You’ll Need for Homemade Spanish Chicken Soup

To prepare the homemade Spanish chicken soup you need boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, carrots, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, and chicken broth as the main ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 6 cups (1.5l) chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to Make Homemade Spanish Chicken Soup – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step in this Spanish soup recipe, you have to dice the chicken thighs or breasts into small pieces. 

2. After that, peel and chop the carrots and onion. Also, chop the celery stalks into small pieces and peel and mince the garlic cloves.

3. Now grab a large pot and heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

4. Using the same pot, add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.

5. Then, stir in smoked paprika, ground cumin, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Cook for 2 more minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Now, return the cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the Spanish-style chicken soup simmer for about 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

7. For the next step, season the Spanish chicken soup with salt and black pepper to taste. 

8. To continue with this Spanish chicken soup recipe, remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

9. To finish this recipe, pour the homemade Spanish chicken soup into small bowls and serve warm.

Substitution of Ingredients

This is one of the best among the easy Spanish soup recipes because you can find all of the ingredients at any store, no matter where in the world you find yourself.

Still, there are some changes that you can make to the ingredients listed for this homemade Spanish chicken soup, starting with using your favorite part of the chicken (and adjusting the cooking time).

Some other Spanish chicken soups call for chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce, the recipe listed here is light but you can add one cup of diced tomatoes (or tomato sauce) for the extra flavor).

You could prepare this homemade Spanish chicken soup with vegetable broth, but using the chicken is what gives it a stronger flavor.

To make this dish more filling you can prepare it like the Spanish chicken noodle soup or the Spanish chicken rice soup, adding your favorite types of noodles or rice and cooking it for longer (you would also have to add two more cups of broth or water).

We also have a gluten-free chicken noodle soup version that’s just as delicious but it respects the gluten-free diet.

Try other delicious soups from Spain like the Spanish lentil soup with chorizo, the nutritious caldo gallego soup, or the warm Spanish garlic soup recipe.

Tips on Serving Homemade Spanish Chicken Soup

Enhance the presentation of your homemade Spanish chicken soup by garnishing it with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for a burst of color and flavor.

Serve this comforting soup in rustic, earthenware bowls to evoke the cozy charm of Spanish kitchens and provide an authentic dining experience.

Consider pairing the soup with crusty bread or traditional Spanish tapas to create a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

Spanish soups are the perfect main dish and the easiest one to serve because you just have to pour it into small bowls and that’s pretty much it.

However, you can take this homemade Spanish chicken soup to the next level by adding shredded cheese on top, bread croutons for extra texture, and some fresh chopped parsley too for more flavor.

If you want this recipe for Spanish soup to be lighter just serve it in smaller bowls and you can add a side dish like a mixed green salad (still, this soup is a healthy dish so you can enjoy it as much as you like).

Give a go to our delicious and easy-to-make Puerto Rican chicken soup recipe.

How to Store Homemade Spanish Chicken Soup

Once you finish making the homemade Spanish chicken soup you have to let it cool to room temperature if you are planning on storing it.

Then, place it in a covered container or bowl (with a lid or plastic wrap) and take it to the fridge for up to 3 days or the freezer for 45 days.

To thaw, place the homemade Spanish chicken soup in the fridge overnight or for 12 hours, then reheat it on a pot at the stove or in the microwave (in a safe container).

Other Spanish soups recipes that you can prepare and store are the Spanish bean soup, the Spanish lentils and ham soup, and more.

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