Chicken noodle soup is the perfect “food cure” for a bad winter cold (I’ve got research to prove it!). My take on this comfort food classic uses whole-grain noodles, protein-packed chicken breast, and an extra dose of veggies to boost the nutrition in every bowl.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

My take on this comfort food classic uses whole-grain noodles, protein-packed chicken breast, and an extra dose of veggies to boost the nutrition in every bowl.
Servings: 12 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 sprig thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch crushed red pepper, optional
  • 3 cups whole wheat egg noodles, such as Ronzoni Healthy Harvest
  • Black ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 2 quarts chicken broth, preferably reduced sodium
  • 2 cups cooked skinless chicken breast, diced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, and celery and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper (if using) and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Uncover the pot and bring the broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and noodles and cook until the noodles are al dente, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf, and season with pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley (if using).
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 120Carbohydrates: 13gProtein: 9.5gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 335mgFiber: 3g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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