The Perfect Chicken Soup Recipe for Soup Season This Year
This chicken soup recipe is the perfect warm soup to throw together on a weekday or Sunday night. It’s light, gives you all the feels for soup season, and filling enough to keep you cozy through a cool fall or winter night!
When you are looking for a chicken soup recipe that will warm you up and be everything you love about chicken noodle soup, this is the recipe for you! If you’re anything like me, and love a little tanginess in your dish, you will love the combination of lemon, savory broth, and melt in your mouth veggies. The kids love this soup so much, they don’t even notice the greens!
This post is all about a chicken soup recipe you will make again and again!
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Gut Healthy Foods in this Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch
If you are looking to find a soup recipe that everyone will love, you’ve come to the right place. This twist on chicken noodle soup is savory with a hint of lemon and fun noodles to steal the show! Pin this gut healthy recipe today and make it on your next rainy day or evening in!
Chicken Soup Recipe for a Perfect Soup Season
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large Spanish onion diced
- 1 large lemon halved
- 2 lbs chicken breasts sliced into cubes
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 5 large carrots sliced
- 4 celery stalks sliced
- 6 cloves garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 tsp rosemary diced
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 lb pappilon pasta
Instructions
Make the Soup
- First chop the onion and garlic. Set to side.1 large Spanish onion, 6 cloves garlic cloves
- Then, in an instant pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add onion. Saute for about 2 minutes.1 large Spanish onion
- Add celery and carrots, saute another 2 minutes.4 celery stalks, 5 large carrots
- Add 1 more tbsp olive oil.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add garlic cloves. Saute 1 minute.6 cloves garlic cloves
- Add flour.2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- Turn off instant pot.
- Add chicken stock, chicken, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir.2 lbs chicken breasts, 1 tsp marjoram, 2 1/2 tsp rosemary, 8 cups chicken stock, 1.5 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground black pepper
- Slice the lemon in half and add to the instant pot.1 large lemon
- Seal valve and press soup button. Set timer for 40 minutes.
Make the Pasta
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Cook noodles al dente, they will cook more in the soup once added together.1 lb pappilon pasta
- When the soup is done, instantly release the pressure valve.
- Open the lid and add 12 oz of baby spinach. Stir until wilted.5 oz baby spinach
- Serve! Spoon noodles into a bowl. Ladle the chicken soup over the top. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper if preferred. Enjoy!!
Nutrition
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Gut Healthy Ingredients in this Chicken Soup Recipe
This chicken soup recipe is a fun twist on your tried and true chicken noodle soup. With a base of mirepoix (that is, celery, carrots, and onion), it keeps it basic. Add lemon for a Mediterranean inspired twist and fun noodles for a pretty soup that will keep you feeling warm and cozy all fall and winter. Bonus! This soup is gut healthy!
How to Serve this Simple Chicken Soup Recipe
You can serve this chicken noodle soup recipe with crusty sourdough bread, croutons, or just ala carte! The leafy greens are in the soup, so you do not have to worry you aren’t getting your salad for the day.
What Do I Do With the Left Over Soup?
Have left overs? Freeze in containers for up to three months for an easy dinner on hand when you don’t have time to cook.
The Best Chicken Soup Recipe Bar None
This chicken soup recipe is literally so good and easy that you will make it again and again. With plenty of flavor and healthy ingredients, you’ll feel good eating it and your waistline will thank you too!
