Rotisserie Chicken Soup

Rotisserie Chicken Soup is a comforting, resourceful soup made by simmering the bones and leftover meat of a store-bought or homemade rotisserie chicken with vegetables and herbs. It's a popular way to create a rich, flavorful broth and a hearty meal from a single roasted chicken, often featuring ingredients like carrots, celery, onions, and noodles or rice. This dish is a staple of home cooking in many Western households, particularly in North America.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is a high-protein, moderate-fat dish, with the fat content depending on whether the chicken skin is used. It provides key nutrients like protein, B vitamins, and minerals such as selenium and phosphorus, with a typical serving ranging from 200 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	1500 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it embodies the principle of 'waste not, want not,' transforming a rotisserie chicken's remnants into a second, distinct meal. Nutritionally, simmering the bones extracts collagen and minerals, creating a broth that can support gut and joint health.