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Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup

This healthy chicken noodle soup recipe is a cozy winter favorite, loaded with probiotics, vitamins, and immune-boosting ingredients. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to make, it's perfect for cold and flu season or as a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups chicken broth use homemade for extra probiotics!
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup gluten-free noodles e.g., rice noodles or chickpea pasta
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and gluten-free noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness. Enjoy this cozy, nutrient-packed bowl!