Chicken Zoodle Soup Recipe
This comforting Chicken Zoodle Soup is a hearty and healthy twist on traditional chicken soup, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings, all brought together with low-carb zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Protein and Fat
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
Liquids
- 4 cups water
- 4-5 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Vegetables
- 2-3 celery stalks, diced
- 2-3 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the ghee or butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion. Stir together and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot and pour in the chicken broth and water to cover them. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Let the chicken cook gently for 20 minutes until fully cooked through and tender.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the chicken simmers, dice the celery stalks and carrots. Spiralize the zucchinis to create fresh zucchini noodles (zoodles).
- Combine and Simmer: Add the lemon juice, diced celery, diced carrots, zucchini noodles, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and celery salt to the pot. Stir well with a large wooden spoon to combine all ingredients. Let the soup simmer gently for another 5 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still have a bit of bite.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley if desired. Enjoy this nourishing and flavorful Chicken Zoodle Soup!
Notes
- Using homemade or low-sodium chicken broth can help control salt levels.
- To save time, you can spiralize the zucchinis and chop vegetables ahead of time.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, particularly salt and poultry seasoning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme.
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