Low Calorie Chicken Noodle Soup
A light and healthy chicken noodle soup packed with tender chicken, vegetables, and whole wheat noodles, perfect for a comforting low-calorie meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces whole wheat egg noodles
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add shredded chicken breast, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Add whole wheat egg noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions, about 7-8 minutes, until noodles are tender.
Stir in chopped fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and ladle soup into bowls. Serve hot.