Whole30 Chicken Noodle Soup

Soup season is my favorite. I especially love to have a batch of this Chicken Noodle Soup in the freezer at all times! No one likes to wake up not feeling well and then have to think about cooking! With this soup on hand not only will you feel better but you don’t have to cook! I even make double batches as it freezes so well! Soups are my favorite. If you love soup like me try my Dairy Free Ham and Potato Soup or my Shepherd's Pie Soup.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You will love having a batch of chicken noodle soup in your freezer for when the dreaded cold season hits. The smell of this soup alone will make you feel better.

Ingredients You Will Need

Chicken breast: is a lean cut of meat that can be baked, grilled or poached. Some say it can be difficult to cook because it's lean and can become dry. I love Grass Roots Coop for their pasture raised organic chicken breast. You can use PENNYP to save 15%.

Carrots: As a root vegetable, they are a perfect candidate for roasting. They infuse a soup with a natural sweetness and robust flavor. Add some to your delicious chicken noodle soup.

Celery: CeIery is a nutrient rich, low calorie food that has fiber and vitamin K, small amounts of A and C, calcium and iron. It is an essential ingredient for making Mirepoix. This is an aromatic base of celery, carrots and onions.

Onion: I prefer yellow onion for this recipe as it has a bolder flavor than sweet onions. However, you can certainly use sweet if you prefer, especially in something like chicken noodle soup.

Garlic: Fresh is best for obtaining a little stronger touch of garlic flavor. It provides a stronger touch than the sweeter touch you would obtain from powder.

Chicken bone broth: You have the option of using either chicken bone broth or regular chicken broth. The bone broth offers enhanced health benefits along with a richer flavor profile, ideal for chicken noodle soup. I love Kettle and Fire for their bone broth. You can use Pennysprimal to save 20%.

Hearts of palm spaghetti: This one ingredient vegetable, hearts of palm (or the core of certain types of palm trees). It is also available in lasagna like sheets making both varieties a wonderful option for use in so many dishes.

Dill: I prefer fresh dill for its herbaceous, herby, light and refreshing flavors. It is slightly sweet with elements of parsley, celery and anise.

Turmeric powder: has a warm taste and it is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butter and cheese. Also known as curcumin and often used to treat conditions that involve pain and inflammation.

Salt and pepper: Salt enhances and balances flavors, while ground black pepper adds a gentle heat. This improves the overall flavor of a dish.

Ghee: Incorporating ghee into this sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor. Ghee is clarified butter which means the impurities have been removed. Thus, it results in a pure and clear form of butterfat with lower lactose content than butter.

Instructions

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Double this recipe: You'll be so happy you doubled this Chicken Noodle Soup and put some away in the freezer. When cold and flu season strikes, and you just don’t feel like cooking, it has saved me many times!

Whole roasted chicken: Purchase a ready made roasted chicken and use what you need for the soup. Then make a chicken salad with the leftovers!

Organic onion: If you purchased organic onions, throw the skins in the soup as they help give this chicken noodle soup a rich golden color. Just be sure to discard before serving.

Recipe Variations

Spaghetti: If you are not concerned about keeping this Chicken Noodle Soup Paleo or Whole30 friendly you can use any pasta you choose! Try star shaped pasta as it is usually a big hit for the little ones in the family.

Chicken broth: You can use chicken broth in place of the bone broth or you can use vegetable broth if you prefer. This is especially great for variations of chicken noodle soup.

Storage Tips

To store the Whole30 Chicken Noodle Soup, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this soup for up to 6 months.

FAQs About Whole30 Chicken Noodle Soup

Does chicken noodle soup replenish electrolytes?

Although the ingredients are there for flavor, they also provide health benefits. The broth provides hydrating fluid and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, making chicken noodle soup a nutritious meal.

What does chicken noodle soup do for the body?

Research has found that chicken soup with various veggies can help ease the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. These symptoms include congestion, stuffy nose, cough and sore throat. This makes chicken noodle soup an excellent choice for caring for your body during illness.

Is it okay to eat Chicken Noodle Soup every day?

Eating chicken soup every day for better health is an easy and delicious way to lower inflammation, boost immunity, and improve digestion.