On top of all that, chicken soup has the Mom seal of approval. However, the last thing you want to do is whip up a complex recipe when you’re not feeling well. These simple chicken soup recipes are healthier than canned soup and won’t take you all day to make. So garner up a little energy and get one of these soups started today. Get the recipe: Classic Chicken Soup. Get the recipe: Southwestern Chicken Soup. Get the recipe: Ginger Chicken Soup With Vegetables. Get the recipe: Mexican Chicken Soup. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup.