Feel Better Chicken Soup

Name: Feel Better Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small yellow onion; 1 carrot; 1 rib celery; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon Turmeric; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces mini pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6
Calories
183 kcal
Course
Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Feel Better Chicken Soup

Layla Henson

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This quick and comforting chicken soup features tender chicken, fresh veggies, zesty lemon, and mini pasta in a flavorful, herb-infused broth.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon butter
1 small yellow onion finely diced
1 carrot finely diced
1 rib celery finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 large chicken breast or two small chicken breasts
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or more for a stronger flavor
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon Turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces mini pasta see notes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more.
Add the chicken breast, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, turmeric, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 11-17 minutes*.
Transfer the chicken to a small bowl. Turn the heat up to medium-high and once boiling, stir in the pasta. Cook until tender.
While the pasta is cooking, shred or chop the chicken.
Add the chicken and fresh parsley to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

*One large chicken breast will take about 16-17 minutes to cook, while two small chicken breasts will take about 11-13 minutes.
To use cooked chicken breast, simmer the soup without chicken for 10 minutes. Add the chicken along with the pasta (or for the last 5 minutes of cooking time).
Turmeric can stain your counter or cutting board, use a darker-colored cutting board if you have one.
For mini pasta, use orzo, mini stars (pastina), vermicelli, acini de peppe, or other small pasta shapes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 183 (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1914IU (38%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	183	9%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	29mg	10%
Sodium	145mg	6%
Potassium	483mg	10%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1914IU	38%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	33mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%