Description

This Flu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, comforting recipe designed to soothe and invigorate during times of illness. Packed with nutritious ingredients like chicken, fresh herbs, and vegetables, it delivers both flavor and healing qualities. This easy-to-make soup uses simple pantry staples and fresh herbs to create a delicious, healthy meal perfect for cold days or recovery.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
2 medium carrots (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons herbs de Provence

Flavor Enhancers

1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Sriracha)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Main Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
8 cups chicken broth (low sodium, 2 32 oz boxes)
3 cups dry egg noodles

Garnish

2 green onions (chopped for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat Olive Oil: In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare your base layer of flavors.
Sauté Vegetables and Herbs: Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and herbs de Provence. Stir frequently and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent, releasing their aroma.
Add Flavorings and Chicken: Stir in the hot sauce, low sodium soy sauce, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, fresh dill, and parsley. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
Add Broth and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Add the dry egg noodles, then bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking and ensuring even cooking.
Garnish and Serve: Once the noodles are tender and the soup is heated through, garnish with additional chopped parsley and green onions. Serve hot for a comforting meal.

Notes

Herbs de Provence is a common herb blend including rosemary, marjoram, thyme, sage, savory, and lavender. If unavailable, substitute with Italian seasoning or another herbaceous blend.
If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more chicken broth to thin it to your preferred consistency.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep in mind chicken soup or broth spoils faster than cooked chicken alone.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 230
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 50mg