What to Add to Chicken Noodle Soup to Make It Thicker
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This healthy chicken noodle soup recipe is the perfect meal for warming up a winter. The addition of turmeric makes it great for cold and flu season.
Healing with chicken soup
This healthy chicken noodle soup recipe incorporates healing herbs and spices, making it perfect for cold and flu season. (Don't relegate it to sick days, though — it's tasty and healthy any time of year!)
Thyme contains vitamin C and may help bacterial and fungal infections, and sage and turmeric are both excellent anti-inflammatory agents for the body. Cilantro can help rid the body of harmful toxins and help destroy stressors to the immune system.
Did you know that chicken soup was used in ancient times as a cold remedy? Some doctors believe it may help clear congestion and hydrate the body.
Whether your body is fighting off an infection or you are just looking for a warm, soothing meal this winter, this flavorful recipe for chicken noodle soup is so delicious and satisfying, it's bound to do the trick!
Using turmeric in this healthy chicken noodle soup recipe
The addition of turmeric gives this soup a rich golden color, but turmeric is good for you, too!
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Turmeric has become an important herbal ally in recent years, especially for those who have excess inflammation, such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome or old sports injuries. Turmeric root is in the same family as the more commonly found ginger and is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory. — Colleen Codekas in Healing Herbal Infusions
Whether you grow your own turmeric as we do, or rely on a quality source for purchasing turmeric powder, it's a great addition to soups and stews.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, (peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds)
- 1½ pounds organic chicken breast, (cut into 1-inch by 1-inch pieces)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 6 cups chicken broth, (Try this homemade recipe!)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced, (you may substitute with parsley if preferred)*
- 1 cup dry whole wheat pasta such as macaroni or fusilli
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add the green onion and stir until fragrant, about one minute. Add the garlic and stir continuously for 30 seconds to prevent burning. Stir in carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, sage, and turmeric. Brown the chicken for 8-10 minutes or until mostly white (not pink) on the outside.
- Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until the carrots are softened, the pasta is al dente, and the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the middle.
- Add the cilantro and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve!
Notes
To preserve fresh herbs, fill a single well (or more if needed) of an ice cube tray about half full with finely chopped herbs, then top off with water and freeze. Once solid, pop out the cubes, place in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 239 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 59mg Sodium: 732mg Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Protein: 25g
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What to Add to Chicken Noodle Soup to Make It Thicker
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