Call it the ultimate comfort food or food for soul, it’s hard to say no to a bowl of Chicken Soup. Clear, creamy or full of veggies, one can enjoy chicken soup in various kinds of preparation. Though, the core preparation remains the same. It is made when the chicken (with bones) is simmered in water with salt, spices and root vegetables, also known as chicken broth. Every chicken soup has chicken broth and later additions like shredded pieces of chicken, celery etc are made.

It’s not only popular as a comfort food, but is also dubbed as a remedy for cold and having a great nutritious value.

Add pasta, cheese, cream, noodles, meat or vegetables, you can do so much with chicken soup to make it interesting.  There are many restaurants in Delhi that offer hearty portions of this soup. Visit them on those days when you need to pamper yourself.

Fa Yian

This little eatery, located in the middle circle of Connaught Place offers an impressive range of Chinese dishes. However, if you’re not up for an entire meal, their soups are a must have. Chicken Manchow, Chicken & Mushroom or Chicken Clear Soup, they have chicken soups in many options.
Address: A-25/5, Middle Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Wengers Deli

Wengers Deli needs no introduction. This eatery has won over many hearts and rightfully so. Their Thai Noodle Soup with Chicken Wonton, is not essentially chicken soup, but it has all the right amount of soupy-chicken combination of a chicken soup. The clear soup has lots of veggies and noodles to fill up your stomach. This is a complete meal in itself.
Address: A-18 Radial Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Chicken Mahal  

The Phase 1 market in Ashok Vihar has so many eateries for one to explore. Chicken Mahal is as famous for its Cream of Chicken as it is for its other stuff. Known for serving a glass full of thick creamy soup with ample amount of chicken chunks, this is one of their best selling items on the menu. People line up outside the restaurant just to have this soup available for  Rs 50 only.
Address: 22-A, J Block Market, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi

Gulati

One of the most popular markets for being a host to many family restaurants, Pandara Road enjoys a large number of footfall almost everyday. Known for serving delicious North Indian food, Gulati serves the hearty Cream of Chicken Soup just like it used to in the good old days. Their Cream of Chicken Soup is white in colour with thick consistency and has chicken chunks sprinkled with black pepper on top. They also serve Clear Chicken Soup if you’re in the mood to avoid cream.
Address: 6, Pandara Road Market, New Delhi

Patiala Shahi Chicken Soup

This little stall serves a handful of dishes like Kharoda Soup, Magaj Soup, Mutton Seekh Roll and Salami Burger. However, their Chicken Soup is hugely popular. A big bowl of soup, this has a great portion of chicken chunks and butter on top. Creamy, meaty and soupy, this is available for just Rs 70.
Address: AB/148, DDA Market, Jail Road, New Delhi