30 Minute Chicken Zoodle Soup

30 Minute Chicken Zoodle Soup - Super easy and very nutritious. This one uses just a bit of butter and a pre-cooked chicken breast, full of veggies too.

Course Soups and Stews

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings -8 cups

Calories 178kcal

Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

1 precooked chicken breast diced
1 onion chopped
3 carrots diced
2 stalks celery
1 8 oz . package sliced mushrooms
2 zucchini sliced into noodles or "zoodles"
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh basil
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Begin by chopping the onion, carrots and celery. Place a large heavy bottom stockpot over the stove and add the two tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add in the chopped vegetables and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 6-8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and the spices, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.Continue to saute for another minute or so.
Add the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the lid, add in the diced chicken and zoodles to just heat thru. Remove from heat and add the fresh herbs, parsley & basil. Squeeze the fresh lemon into the soup and that's it, you're done!

Nutrition