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High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup

A cozy, nourishing and high protein chicken noodle soup packed with flavour, veggies and warming spices. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 medium chicken thighs 600–650g (or chicken breast / 300–400g shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2-5 birds eye chillies finely chopped (optional & dependant on spice preference)
  • 4 carrots diced
  • 4 celery stalks diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 8 tsp chicken stock paste + 10 cups water or 10 cups chicken stock
  • 50 g bone broth optional
  • 200 g vermicelli egg noodles or pasta of choice
  • 100 g frozen green peas
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped
Spices
  • 1/2 tbsp sweetener optional
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground chilli
  • Salt & white pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onion and chilli. Sauté for a few minutes until softened, then add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add diced carrot and celery. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in all spices and chicken stock paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken to the pot. Add water (or chicken stock) and bone broth (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot. (Or add pre-shredded rotisserie chicken here.)
  7. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook for 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender.
  8. Remove bay leaves. Finish with lemon juice to taste and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 8g

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time
  • Adjust chilli to your spice preference
  • Bone broth adds extra richness and nutrients
  • Soup thickens slightly as noodles absorb liquid

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