Chicken Zoodle Soup
A light chicken soup with tender vegetables, shredded chicken, and zucchini noodles in a savory herb broth.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
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Step 3
Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, and chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the chicken reaches 74°C internally.
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Step 5
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Shred it with two forks.
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Step 6
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the zucchini noodles. Simmer over medium heat just until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
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Step 7
Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then ladle into bowls.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- hot broth
- perishable cooked leftovers