Chicken soup
| A classic preparation of chicken noodle soup made with a stewing hen and flavored with thyme and black pepper | |
| Type | Soup | 
|---|---|
| Course | Appetizer or main course | 
| Region or state | Global | 
| Serving temperature | Hot | 
| Main ingredients | Chicken, noodles | 
Chicken soup is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, noodles, dumplings, carrots, potatoes, or grains such as rice and barley. Chicken soup is commonly considered a comfort food.