Description
A comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup made with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 cup onion (peeled and minced; about 1 small onion)
- 2 cups diced celery (from about 4–5 celery ribs)
- 2 cups diced carrot (from about 4–5 medium carrots)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 quarts reduced-sodium chicken stock
- 1 pound diced chicken breast
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Stir in the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the broth and turn up the heat to high to bring to a boil.
- Reduce to medium high, or to a simmer, and add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles. Strain when almost cooked and add to the soup. Add the lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt (if desired). Top with Parmesan or a little pesto.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg