Description
This Chicken Zoodle Soup is a light, comforting, and healthy meal that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh zucchini noodles and a flavorful broth. Perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free diet, this soup offers a delicious way to enjoy a nourishing bowl packed with vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
- 4 cups water
- 4–5 cups chicken broth
- 2–3 celery stalks, diced
- 2–3 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Start the base: Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add in the ghee, minced garlic, and chopped onions. Stir the ingredients together with a spoon and let them cook for about one minute until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the chicken broth and water to cover them. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for 20 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare vegetables: Meanwhile, dice the celery and carrots, and spiralize the zucchinis into noodles (zoodles). Keep these ready for the next step.
- Add seasonings and veggies: Transfer the lemon juice, poultry seasoning, celery salt, salt, pepper, diced celery, diced carrots, and zucchini noodles into the pot. Stir everything gently with a wooden spoon to combine the flavors.
- Simmer to finish: Let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the vegetables and zoodles to soften slightly while absorbing the broth’s flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh lemon wedges and parsley if desired. Enjoy your warm, healthy chicken zoodle soup!
Notes
- Use ghee for a richer flavor and better digestion compared to regular butter.
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth and water based on how brothy or thick you prefer your soup.
- Zucchini noodles cook quickly; avoid overcooking to maintain a pleasant texture.
- For extra protein, you can shred the cooked chicken breasts before adding the vegetables.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
