Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach & Parmesan

Name: Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach & Parmesan
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 cup whole-wheat small elbow pasta; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

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Wine and garlic add depth to this quick and simple chicken noodle soup. The pasta will absorb broth as the soup sits, so if you want to make a double batch or are planning on eating this over multiple days, cook the pasta separately and add it when you’re ready to serve.

By

Julia Levy

Published on December 25, 2023

Tested by

Renu Anshie Dhar

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup whole-wheat small elbow pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook, stirring once, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

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Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add chicken and spinach; stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.

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Divide the soup among 4 shallow bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

To make ahead

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups

Calories 277, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 53mg, Carbohydrates 16g, Total Sugars 2g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 544mg, Potassium 222mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023