Cold Fighting Chicken Noodle Soup

The most soothing, comforting soup for flu season! So easy to make, you’ll be feeling better in no time!

4 Servings

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 carrots, peeled and diced

2 ribs celery, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 tablespoon minced lemongrass

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

5 cups chicken stock

2 bay leaves

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

¾ cup ditalini pasta

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in garlic, ginger, lemongrass, thyme and rosemary until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in chicken stock, bay leaves and 1 cup water. Add chicken and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove chicken and shred, using two forks; set aside.

Step 4

Stir in pasta and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in chicken and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.