Post Chemo Chicken Noodle Soup
Nourish the body and soul with this soothing Post Chemo Chicken Noodle Soup, a recipe designed with comfort and recovery in mind. Packed with tender, shredded chicken, nutrient-rich carrots and celery, and hearty egg noodles, this dish is simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic thyme and garlic. Low-sodium chicken broth ensures this bowl of comfort is gentle on sensitive systems, making it ideal for post-treatment recovery or anyone seeking a wholesome meal. Ready in under an hour and topped with optional fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, this immune-boosting soup is a warm, healing hug in every spoonful. Perfect for those recovering, caring for loved ones, or simply craving a classic chicken noodle soup with a restorative twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and optional ground black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard the bay leaf.
Add the egg noodles to the simmering soup and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting, restorative flavors of this chicken noodle soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 3387 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.7 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*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.
