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A pot of healing chicken soup with carrots, parsley, and thyme is surrounded by fresh herbs and a blue-striped kitchen towel.

Healing Chicken Noodle Soup

Not only can this simple homemade chicken noodle soup be made in 30 minutes or less but it is sure to help you kick the cold with illness fighting ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ⅓rd inch rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, halved and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or sub ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped or sub ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ lemon zest and juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 cups chicken broth or bone broth
  • 2-3 cups dry egg noodles I prefer flat noodles but you can use your preferred shape
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
  • 2-3 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven of heavy pot with lid over medium to medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
  • Add carrots, celery and onion and sautee on medium heat for around 10 minutes until veggies are softened.
  • Add in garlic, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne (if using). Sauté over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  • Stream in chicken or bone broth and add in 1 bay leaf and juice of ½ lemon. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once a boil is reached, add in 2-3 cups of egg noodles and shredded chicken. Bring back to a boil and then cover and turn heat down to low.
  • Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is soft. Remove from heat. Taste and add additional salt & pepper according to preference. Add in chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 13.9gProtein: 7.9gFat: 5.7gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 13.3mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1.3g
Keyword 30 minute meal, Chicken, Fall Recipes, Healthy, Soup, Winter Recipes
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