Description
My Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup is a cozy, nourishing classic with tender chicken, wholesome noodles, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or make-ahead lunches, it’s simple, healthy, and brimming with love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery sticks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 150g whole wheat egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Add noodles in the last 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Remove bay leaf.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use homemade or high-quality low-sodium broth. Poaching chicken in the broth adds extra flavor. Add lemon juice at the end for brightness. Cook noodles last to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg