Chicken & Vegetable Soup
A comforting classic built on homemade-style no-salt-added broth, loaded with vegetables and tender shredded chicken.
Sodium note
Uses no-salt-added chicken broth; fresh herbs and black pepper carry the seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, then pour in the broth and add the chicken breasts, thyme, and bay leaf.
- 3
Bring to a simmer and cook 15 to 18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- 4
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot along with the egg noodles.
- 5
Simmer 8 to 10 minutes more, until noodles are tender, then discard the bay leaf.
- 6
Stir in black pepper, lemon juice, and dill just before serving.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 70 mg
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Use brown rice instead of egg noodles for a gluten-free option; add it earlier since it takes longer to cook.
- Fresh parsley can replace dill if you prefer a milder herb note.
- Rotisserie chicken can replace raw chicken breasts; add it shredded in the last 5 minutes.
Tips
- Shredding the chicken instead of dicing gives more surface area to soak up flavor.
- A splash of lemon juice at the end wakes up the whole pot without any salt.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken (unsalted or lightly seasoned) works well in place of poaching your own.
New to cooking without salt? Start with our beginner guide and 25 ways to add flavor without salt.
