Simple, satisfying and nutritious, homemade chicken soup is a perfect comfort food whether you're fighting off a cold or just need a winter warmer.

So it's no wonder why just about every home cook has a favourite chicken soup recipe in his or her repertoire. If you're looking for a new one to add to your recipe collection, consult our top picks below:

This hearty spoon and fork-style soup can be made in only 15 minutes. Makes 4 cups (1 L) for 2 to 3 servings. 

The base of this soup is the poaching liquid used to prepare the chickens for the main course. Cutting the fresh lasagna noodles approximates the look of homemade pasta. 

Since you start with chicken stock, this satisfying soup is full of flavour, despite so few ingredients.

Here we are using the clear soup used to poach the chicken for the salad, but you can use another full-flavoured, preferably homemade, chicken soup for these vivid emerald-green dumplings. They might seem a bit difficult to form, but don't worry; even seemingly misshapen ones will swell and look fine after cooking.

In the Philippines, soups with poultry, meat or fish and vegetables are common supper fare. Cooking the whole chicken adds flavour. Cut the thighs in half and the breasts into 2 or 3 pieces for easier serving.