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Healthy Recipes for Kids and Parents – Chicken Noodle Soup

As we shift to autumn, the cold weather is creeping in. The change in weather also coincides with the annual cold and flu season. Stuffy noses and colder weather make the thought of warm soup sound inviting. This Betty Crocker inspired recipe shows how to make an easy homemade chicken noodle soup.  

To help keep the immune system strong for both kids and adults, this homemade chicken noodle soup is a great source of vitamins, nutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants. These all help develop a strong immune system. Since soups are mostly liquid, this recipe is a good way to keep the body hydrated. Additionally, chicken is a great lean protein because it is low in fat and sodium and does a good job maintaining metabolism and muscle mass.   

This easy recipe is tasty for young children and adults, budget friendly, and easy to store. Buying ingredients in bulk is a good way to save money and have extra ingredients to make this recipe in the future. Most often a homemade soup can be healthier than store bought. Many canned soups contain unhealthy levels of sodium. This makes for an easy and healthy meal to make together as a family.  

Recipe By 

Betty Crocker 

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 10 minutes 

Servings: 4 

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) or 1 medium onion 
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 
  • 2 cups uncooked egg noodles (4 oz) or any type of noodle 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper 
  • 1 dried bay leaf 
  • 6 cups chicken broth (two 32-oz cartons) 

Cooking 

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, carrots for 4 minutes while stirring occasionally.  
  1. In a smaller pan cook the chicken until golden brown. Tip: Buying pre-cooked chicken like rotisserie chicken will also work.  
  1. Add chicken broth, parsley, noodles, chicken, bay leaf, and pepper into the large saucepan. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally until the noodles and carrots are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.  

Nutrition 

Serving Size: 1 Serving 

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 110 

Total Fat 12g 18% 

Saturated Fat 2.5g 13% 

Trans Fat 1/2g 

Cholesterol 80mg 27% 

Sodium             1450mg   61% 

Potassium 390mg 11% 

Total Carbohydrate 24g 8% 

Dietary Fiber 2g 10% 

Sugars 3g 

Protein 25g 

% Daily Value*: 

Vitamin A 110%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% 

Exchanges: 

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat; 

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet