Hearty Sick-Day Chicken Noodle Soup

When you're feeling under the weather, nothing comforts quite like this thick, homemade chicken noodle soup made with healing bone broth and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery
• 3 whole carrots
• 1 packet pre-peeled garlic cloves
• 1 whole white onion
• 1 to 2 cartons chicken bone broth
• 1 splash water
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 pieces chicken breast fillets
• 2 cups dry spiral pasta
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. 1Slice the Celery

   

   Place fresh celery stalks on a wooden cutting board and slice them into small, bite-sized pieces using a chefs knife.

   Tip: Cut the celery into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking throughout the soup.
2. 2Dice the Carrots

   

   Take previously peeled carrots and dice them into very small pieces on the paper towel and cutting board setup.

   Tip: Peel the carrots completely and make sure the pieces are small so they tenderize quickly in the broth.
3. 3Chop the Garlic

   

   Open a packet of pre-peeled garlic cloves and chop them up directly on the wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Using pre-peeled garlic saves time during prep work when you are feeling under the weather.
4. 4Dice the Onion

   

   Dice a white onion into small pieces on the wooden cutting board to build the aromatic base for the soup.

   Tip: Wear protective glasses or sunglasses if needed to prevent eye irritation and tearing while cutting onions.
5. 5Combine Vegetables in Pot

   

   Transfer the freshly chopped celery, carrots, and garlic from the cutting board directly into the grey pot containing the sautéed onions.

   Tip: Tilt the cutting board carefully to add all the prepared vegetables smoothly into the pot.
6. 6Season and Stir Vegetables

   

   Sprinkle salt over the cooking vegetable mixture in the pot while stirring thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

   Tip: Stir continuously to make sure the seasoning distributes evenly across all the vegetables.
7. 7Pour in the Bone Broth

   

   Pour the chicken bone broth over the sautéed carrots, celery, and garlic. Bone broth is highly recommended here as it adds rich flavor and extra nutrients, which is especially soothing when youre feeling unwell. Add a splash of water if you prefer a slightly thinner consistency.

   Tip: Using pre-made bone broth is a great shortcut that doesnt sacrifice nutritional benefits or flavor.
8. 8Add Fresh Lemon Juice

   

   Squeeze an entire lemon directly into the simmering soup using a citrus press. The acidity from the lemon juice brightens up the flavors of the broth and adds a refreshing, healing kick to the soup.

   Tip: Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting and pressing to release more of its natural juices.
9. 9Poach the Chicken Breasts

   

   Carefully place the raw chicken breasts directly into the bubbling broth using tongs. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and tender.

   Tip: Cooking the chicken directly in the soup allows it to absorb all the savory flavors while enriching the broth itself.
10. 10Shred the Cooked Chicken

    

    Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to quickly blend and shred the chicken breasts. This trick breaks down the meat perfectly and effortlessly in just seconds.

    Tip: Make sure the mixing bowl is deep enough if you use a hand mixer to prevent the chicken pieces from flying out over the counter.
11. 11Return Chicken to the Soup

    

    Carefully pour the finely shredded chicken back into the simmering pot of soup. Stir it gently so the chicken mixes evenly with the savory broth and tender vegetables.

    Tip: Keep the soup at a gentle simmer at this stage to prevent the shredded chicken from overcooking and becoming dry.
12. 12Add the Pasta

    

    Pour the dry spiral pasta directly from the box into the soup—theres no need to pre-cook the noodles. Let the soup continue to cook for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is perfectly tender and has absorbed some of the flavorful broth.

    Tip: If you prefer more broth in your soup, you can either cook the pasta separately first or add an extra carton of bone broth.

Storage & Reheating

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