Chicken Carrot Noodle Soup

CentraCare Health Weight Management Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1½ large garlic cloves, minced
• ½ medium red onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• ½ tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 large carrot, spiralized
• 1½ to 2 cups shredded chicken

Directions

1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and pour in olive oil. Once oil heats, add in garlic, celery and onions. Season with salt and pepper and stir to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until onions look translucent and vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add in chicken broth, thyme, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, lower heat and let cook for 5-7 minutes and then add in the chicken and carrot noodles. Cook the noodles for about 5 minutes or until they soften.
3. Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy!

Yield: 4 servings

Exchanges per serving: 2 Protein; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat