Classic Restorative Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting classic featuring lean chicken, hydrating broth, and tender egg noodles. This restorative bowl offers stable energy and easy digestion.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Digestive comfort
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Store noodles separately from the soup if you plan to have leftovers, as the noodles will continue to soak up the broth in the fridge and become mushy.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep stalks celery (sliced), yellow onion (diced), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
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Stir in the minced garlic
Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and drop…
Pour in the chicken broth and drop in the dried bay leaf. Submerge the whole chicken breasts into the liquid and bring the pot to a gentle boil.
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts and…
Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts and transfer them to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat.
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While you are shredding the chicken
While you are shredding the chicken, bring the broth back to a steady boil and stir in the egg noodles. Cook uncovered according to the package directions, usually about 8 minutes, until tender.
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Return the shredded chicken to the pot…
Return the shredded chicken to the pot to warm through. Taste the broth, adjust the salt and pepper to your liking, and discard the bay leaf before ladling into bowls.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Storage
Storage: Store noodles separately from the soup if you plan to have leftovers, as the noodles will continue to soak up the broth in the fridge and become mushy.
Protein Boost
Protein Boost: If you want an even higher protein content and richer flavor, swap the standard chicken broth for a high-quality chicken bone broth.
Veggie Prep
Veggie Prep: Chop your carrots and celery over the weekend and store them in an airtight container so you can pull this lunch together even faster on a busy weekday.
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