Description
A comforting and flavorful Lemon Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup that combines tender chicken, fresh ginger, garlic, and bright lemon juice with hearty noodles and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal packed with nutrients and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups dry No Yolks broad noodles
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 inch fresh piece of ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 medium carrots, diced into half moons
- 2 celery stalks, diced into half moons
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 8 cups (64 oz) chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley and dill) to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Aromatics: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into half moons. Peel and mince the fresh ginger and garlic. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook for 8 minutes until vegetables soften, stirring frequently. Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Add noodles to the simmering soup, cover again, and cook for 12 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Shred Chicken: While noodles cook, shred the cooked chicken breasts using two forks.
- Combine and Season: Once noodles are cooked, return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and dill. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for a cozy winter meal and can be prepared using different types of noodles; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and dill brighten the soup and can be substituted or combined with thyme or cilantro.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the noodles with gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
