Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic with this Chicken Noodle Soup recipe featuring zoodles (zucchini noodles).
Low-calorie, low-carb, and packed with flavor, it's a perfect weeknight meal.
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
Recipe
This flavorful and healthy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe uses zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta, making it a delicious and nutritious meal.
Editor's comments: Appropriate for low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet regimens.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
0.5 tsp dried thyme
4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 lb (3 medium-sized) zucchini, spiralized
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the stockpot. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme and rosemary until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Whisk in chicken stock, bay leaf, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in zucchini noodles and chicken; reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Nutritional Information
Makes 6 Servings
Nutrients in a serving: Calories: 227, Total fat: 10.9 g, Saturated fat: 2.4 g, Cholesterol: 67 mg, Sodium: 610 mg, Total carbohydrate: 8.7 g, Dietary fiber: 2.2 g,Total sugars: 4.3 g, Protein: 23.9 g
Chef and Author:
Justin Gillette, Certified Executive Chef
Medically Reviewed by FibonacciMD editors.
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