Amazing 320-Calorie Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
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Make a comforting and wholesome Classic Chicken Noodle Soup packed with vegetables. This recipe offers a healthy take on a familiar favorite.
- Author: Jen Rwanda
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing vegetables to become tender.
- Add the shredded chicken and egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes, until noodles are done.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use any leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Add other vegetables you enjoy, like spinach or zucchini, near the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg