Chicken Noodle Soup
Warm up with this nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup! Packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, it's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for building muscle and supporting weight loss goals. Simple to make, it's a healthy twist on a classic.
Preparation
1
Pat dry the chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the carrots, and slice the celery.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in the chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5
Add the cut chicken breast pieces to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6
While the soup simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to package directions (usually boiling in a separate pot for 3-5 minutes). Drain well.
7
Add the cooked rice noodles to the soup. Stir gently and let it heat through for 1-2 minutes.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Nutrational Values per serving
67
kcal
7g
protein
6g
carbs
2g
fat