Description
Lemon rosemary chicken noodle soup is a comforting yet refreshing twist on the classic. Featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a bright citrus finish, this wholesome soup is the perfect cozy meal for chilly days or when you need something nourishing and restorative. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a family-friendly recipe that balances comfort with freshness.
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Zest of 1 small to medium lemon (about 1 tsp)
8 to 10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 oz kluski egg noodles
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute, then add lemon zest.
- Pour in 8 cups chicken broth (or 10 cups if not using cooking liquid from slow-cooked chicken).
- Add shredded chicken. Stir, cover, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze in lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles separately according to package directions. Drain.
- To serve, place noodles in individual bowls and ladle soup over them (or stir noodles directly into soup if serving immediately). Garnish with parsley and extra black pepper.
Notes
- Cook noodles separately to prevent them from getting soggy in the broth.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving option.
- Soup base can be frozen (without noodles) for up to 3 months.
- For added greens, stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- For creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
