Easy Chicken Soup Meal Prep (Freezer Friendly)

Waterless chicken soup is a gentle, traditional way of cooking that relies on the natural moisture from ingredients rather than added liquid. As vegetables and fruit slowly heat, they release their juices. At the same time, bone-in chicken creates a rich, savory broth. The result is a deeply flavorful soup with no added water.

This freezer friendly Chicken Soup Meal Prep is designed for simplicity and comfort. It uses cabbage, apple, sweet onion, dates, and bone-in chicken to create a naturally sweet and balanced soup. Everything cooks together in one pot. There is no rushing and no extra steps.

This recipe is made for a single serving. You can assemble it fresh and cook it right away. Or, you can freeze it raw and cook it later on the stovetop. Both options work beautifully and deliver the same cozy result.

It is a perfect meal for cold days, busy evenings, or times when you want something nourishing and easy to digest.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Waterless Chicken Soup Freeze Meal Prep is simple and reliable. You prep once and let gentle heat do the work.

Because there is no added water, the flavors stay concentrated. The chicken becomes tender. The cabbage softens and sweetens. The apple and dates melt into the broth, adding natural sweetness without overpowering the dish.

It is also freezer-friendly and low effort. Once assembled, it requires very little attention. Just place it on the stove and let it simmer slowly.

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

This Waterless Chicken Soup Freeze Meal Prep is a naturally sweet, one-serving soup made with cabbage, apple, dates, and bone-in chicken. It is assembled raw, frozen if needed, and cooked gently on the stovetop with no added water. Simple, comforting, and deeply nourishing.

Ingredients

1 bone-in chicken thigh
1 bone-in chicken leg
1 1/2 cup chopped Napa cabbage
1/4 sweet onion
1/4 apple
1 dried dates
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp green onions
4 slices ginger

Instructions

1
Add apple, onion, cabbage, chicken, date, and ginger into a small pot or freezer safe container.
If freezing, make sure container is freezer safe and that there is ample room for the food to expand.
2
To easily defrost your meal prep from the freezer, run container under cold water and place container upside down for 10 minutes. The "ice block" will naturally release and be ready for reheating!
3
When ready to reheat, place in small pot over low heat. Cook gently until ingredients release liquid. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked and tender for 35 minutes.
4
Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with rice or on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 594.94kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.5g61%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 230.54mg77%
Sodium 397.18mg17%
Potassium 702.83mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 18.72g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g11%
Sugars 13.46g
Protein 40.5g81%

Vitamin A 292.57 IU
Vitamin C 7.48 mg
Calcium 47.08 mg
Iron 2.08 mg
Vitamin D 0.24 mcg
Vitamin E 0.66 mg
Vitamin K 19.19 mcg
Thiamin 0.23 mg
Riboflavin 0.37 mg
Niacin 11.62 mg
Vitamin B6 0.94 mg
Folate 34.11 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.44 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 2.58 mg
Phosphorus 412.12 mg
Magnesium 59.88 mg
Zinc 3.48 mg
Selenium 44.98 mcg
Copper 0.21 mg
Manganese 0.15 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.