Nick A perfect and delicious combination of vegetables, chicken and noodles makes this comfort-food classic the best yet. Make this Chicken Noodle Soup today and let me know how much you love it.
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Chicken Noodle Soup is synonymous with comfort food. I love this soup when I am sick and when I am healthy. There are many benefits of eating Chicken Noodle Soup with these ingredients as they all work together to keep us healthy and are delicious.
Nutritional Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup
One of the main benefits of chicken noodle soup is that it’s packed with essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Chicken is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
The carrots, celery, and onions in the soup provide vitamins and minerals that help support your immune system and keep your body healthy. The bow-tie noodles in the soup also provide carbohydrates, which give your body the energy it needs to function. All this works together to increase health and improve your immune system.
Works to Keep you Hydrated
Another benefit of chicken noodle soup is that it helps keep you hydrated. When you’re sick, it’s important to stay hydrated to help flush out toxins and keep your body functioning properly. The broth in chicken noodle soup is a great source of hydration, and the vegetables in the soup also contain water, which helps keep you hydrated.
Does Chicken Noodle Soup provide Cold & Flu Relief
Chicken noodle soup is also known for its ability to help relieve cold and flu symptoms. The warm broth helps soothe sore throats and the steam from the soup can help clear congestion in your sinuses. The chicken in the soup also contains an amino acid called cysteine, which can help thin mucus in your lungs and make it easier to breathe.
Classic Comfort
Sick or not, my family loves Chicken Noodle Soup in all seasons. However, we find ourselves eating it more often during the winter months to provide some comfort. Check out my recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup below for the best recipe yet.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken Breast for Chicken Thighs
Both chicken breasts and thighs are good sources of lean protein, but they differ in the amount of calories, fat, and saturated fat they contain. Chicken thighs have more fat and calories than chicken breasts but they also contain more beneficial nutrients, such as vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
Bow Tie Pasta for any small Noodle
I love the bow-tie pasta with this dish but it can easily be substituted for macaroni or another small pasta. Substituting an egg noodle in this recipe will work very well and be delicious.
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 sticks celery chopped into half moons, 1/4" thick
- 2 carrots medium sized, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp pepper ground
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped finely
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken thighs (can substitute chicken breasts)
- 1 cup bow-tie pasta cooked (can substitute with another small form pasta)
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots. Stir to combine and cook for about 10 minutes, until soft.1.5 tbsp olive oil, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 2 sticks celery
- Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary to the pot. Cook another minute until the garlic is fragrant.3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme
- Pour in the chicken broth and then place the chicken into the pot. Allow the soup to come to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.6 cups chicken broth, 1 lb chicken thighs
- If you haven't already, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.1 cup bow-tie pasta
- Using tongs or a fork, remove the chicken pieces from the soup. Shred the chicken into small pieces using two forks to pull it apart.
- Put the shredded chicken back into the soup pot. Stir in the cooked bow tie pasta.
- Serve in bowls with parsley to garnish, if desired.parsley
