Description
Mexican-inspired healing chicken noodle soup brings comfort and wellness to your table. Nutritious ingredients and delicate spices create a soothing meal perfect for recovery and nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (64 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 6 oz (170 g) egg noodles
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, ground turmeric, dried thyme, and crumbled oregano into the vegetable mixture, creating a robust flavor base for the soup.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing spices and vegetables to meld for 15-20 minutes.
- Protein and Pasta Incorporation: Add shredded chicken and delicate noodles to the simmering broth, cooking for 8-10 minutes until pasta reaches al dente texture and chicken is thoroughly heated.
- Final Flourish: Brighten the soup’s complexity by adding fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, then assess and adjust seasonings to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Ladle the steaming soup into warmed bowls, pairing with crusty bread or crisp crackers to complete this nourishing and comforting meal.
Notes
- Boost Vegetable Absorption: Sauté vegetables slowly to release maximum nutrients and enhance their natural sweetness, ensuring they’re tender but not mushy.
- Optimize Chicken Flavor: Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for deeper, more developed flavor profiles compared to plain boiled chicken.
- Control Noodle Texture: Add noodles in the last 8-10 minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect al dente consistency, preventing soggy pasta.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular noodles with gluten-free, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice for low-carb or gluten-sensitive variations while preserving the soup’s healing qualities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg