Spicing Up Simple Meals: Chicken Noodle Soup

Nothing is more nostalgic than a hot bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, looking for a quick meal fix, or need warming up after a day playing in the snow, chicken noodle soup is a go-to fall and winter meal for a reason. Here is a list of simple ways to spice up your soup, so that you can enjoy more variety this fall!

When in Doubt, Add Herbs!

Adding different herbs is the best way to make a subtle shift in flavor, while keeping the original recipe in tack. Start by melting a little butter in a pan and add some fresh herbs like ground pepper, oregano, thyme, and basil. Mix the sauteed herbs into the broth to add flavor to bring life to a classic dish. You can also toss a sprig of rosemary or fresh sage into the pot while you heat up the soup.

Add Another Entrée

Soup always tastes better when paired with a mutually exciting dish! Chicken Noodle Soup is excellent paired with grilled cheese options like Turkey Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese or a BLT Grilled Cheese to bring some of that flavor to your meal. Chicken Noodle Soup also pairs well with salads such as Greek Grilled Chicken Salad or a Kale Caesar Salad for a more healthier alternative.

Switch up Your Chicken

One of Chicken Noodle Soup’s main components is, you guessed it, the chicken itself. Keep it easy but super tasty by shredding a rotisserie chicken from your local Sparkle’s hot foods department and let it simmer in your soup. Also switching up the seasoning on the chicken or swapping out the chicken with turkey could go a long way in making your meal stand out!

Try New Recipes

Eating the same recipe gets old after constant use during the cold winter months. For a more exotic Chicken Noodle Soup experience, we suggest trying our recipes for both Gia Russa Creamy Tortellini Soup and Asian Noodle Soup where both meals put a flavorful twist on the classic Chicken Noodle Soup that we grew up on!

Sprinkle on Some Cheese

Cheese is the go-to topping for most meals, so why not try it on Chicken Noodle Soup? Try adding some spicy pepper jack cheese for a bit of a kick. You can stir the cheese into the soup or just sprinkle it on top for a creamy and spicy soup. Sparkle has a selection of different cheeses to try out until you find your perfect topping!

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