Healthy Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
This chicken noodle soup is warm, comforting, and easy to make! It's healthy and gluten free and the perfect dish for cold days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced broccoli stems or celery
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4-5 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium white or yellow onion
- 10 cups water
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lb gluten free egg noodles or pasta
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp oil on 70% heat. Add carrots and broccoli stems and cook for about 3 minutes, until lightly browned and soft. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil and add the chicken, garlic, salt, and onion (cut in half). Add the water and broth, then bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes. Skim the starch that floats up.
- Remove the chicken and shred with 2 forks. Add the pasta or egg noodles to the pot with italian seasoning and pepper and boil according to package directions. Add the broccoli, carrots, and chicken back in for the last 5 minutes. Add more salt if needed.
- Serve and enjoy! If you're not eating right away, the pasta will soak up some of the soup. To reheat, add more vegetable broth and bring to a boil before serving.