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Healing Chicken Soup

Healing Chicken Soup: Your 30-Minute Comfort Fix

Healing Chicken Soup is a quick, nutritious remedy perfect for cold days, bringing comfort and warmth with every sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Carrots Feel free to swap for other root vegetables like parsnips.
  • 1 cup Celery Can be omitted if necessary.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots or leeks can be used as substitutes.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Reduce for milder flavor.
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Fresh turmeric is a wonderful alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Use fresh for the most potent flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary Fresh is ideal, but dried can work in a pinch.
  • 1 lemon Lemon (zest and juice) Adjust to taste; vinegar can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a different twist.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Optional for extra heat.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
For the Broth and Noodles
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth/Bone Broth Vegetable broth is a vegetarian option.
  • 2 cups Egg Noodles Use any favorite pasta.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Can also use leftover roast or poached chicken.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can replace with cilantro or omit.

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion; sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, turmeric, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken or bone broth, add bay leaf and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add egg noodles and shredded rotisserie chicken; lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning as needed, stir in chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra kick, sprinkle in additional black pepper before serving. Use high-quality broth for best flavor.

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