Description

This light and healthy twist on classic chicken noodle soup swaps traditional noodles for zucchini zoodles, creating a gluten-free, low-carb comfort meal. With tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a golden broth, it’s a cozy weeknight soup that’s both nourishing and flavorful.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 medium carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into pieces

6 cups chicken broth

1 large zucchini, spiralized

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp lemon juice

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.

3. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery and cook until slightly softened.

4. Push vegetables to the side and add chicken pieces, searing until lightly browned.

5. Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

7. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.

8. Add zucchini noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.

9. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 800
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 55

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