Description
A cozy and nutritious Lemon Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh ginger and garlic, hearty vegetables, and broad noodles simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with a bright lemon finish. Perfect as a comforting weeknight dinner.
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 the Vegetables: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into half moons. Peel and mince the fresh ginger and garlic. Set all aside for use.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables soften. Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot for extra flavor. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer and Add Noodles: Reduce heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Then add the noodles, cover again, and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Shred Chicken and Finish Soup: While noodles cook, shred the cooked chicken using two forks. Once noodles are done, return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and dill for a bright, herbal finish. Enjoy your comforting Lemon Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup!
Notes
- This soup is perfect for cold winter nights and makes a simple yet nourishing weeknight dinner.
- Use your preferred noodles but adjust cooking time if necessary.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and dill add brightness—feel free to substitute or add others like thyme.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors meld even more the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
