No Noodle Chicken Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of No Noodle Chicken Soup, a wholesome and low-carb twist on traditional chicken soup. Packed with tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, celery, and spinach, all simmered in a fragrant chicken broth infused with fresh thyme and parsley, this recipe is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Perfect for those following gluten-free, paleo, or keto lifestyles, this hearty soup comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option. Enjoy a satisfying, noodle-free alternative that doesn’t skimp on classic comfort and vibrant taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 3 medium, peeled and sliced Carrots
- 3 medium, sliced Celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced Zucchini
- 2 boneless, skinless Chicken breasts
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups, fresh Spinach
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the carrots and celery to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Place the chicken breasts in the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
Add the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
Add the fresh spinach and chopped parsley, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 9686 mg | 421% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 145.5 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 672 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 5101 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
