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Flu-Fighting Chicken Noodle Soup

Flu-fighting chicken noodle soup with ginger-garlic broth, shredded bone-in chicken, and tender egg noodles simmered until cozy and flavorful. A bright finish of lemon and apple cider vinegar makes every spoonful taste balanced and warming.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken soup base
  • 2 lb chicken Bone-in for richest broth.
  • 4 carrots Sliced.
  • 4 celery Sliced.
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 8 garlic Minced (8 cloves).
  • 3 tbsp ginger Fresh, grated.
  • 8 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Noodles and serving
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 0.25 fresh parsley For serving.
  • 0.5 extra lemon Wedges for squeezing.
  • 1 salt To taste.
  • 1 pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Build the broth
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, with visible simmering bubbles around the edges.
Shred and add noodles
  1. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  2. Add egg noodles and cook for 6-8 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally so the noodles don’t stick.
Finish and serve
  1. Stir in honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve hot and top each bowl with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

Pro tip: Simmer gently after boiling (avoid a hard boil) to keep the broth clear and the chicken tender. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; reheat on the stovetop until steaming. Freezing is not recommended because egg noodles can soften when thawed. For a dietary swap, use gluten-free egg noodles if you need to keep it gluten-free.