Chicken Zoodle Soup

Chicken Zoodle Soup

healthy and hearty

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

227,3
calories
8g
fat
14,7g
carbohydrates
23,9g
protein
51,7mg
cholesterol
309,7mg
sodium
Chicken Zoodle Soup

Recipe Description

This Chicken Zoodle Soup is a really healthy and wholesome soup that is so nourishing. A perfect soup as the weather starts to turn a bit cooler.   

For this soup, I start by seasoning and cooking chicken. Saute garlic, onion, carrots, and celery until tender before stirring in thyme and rosemary. Add chicken stock and zucchini noodles and return the chicken to the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer until the zucchini noodles are tender. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with freshly chopped rosemary and parsley, if desired.

To make the Chicken Zoodle Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken Zoodle Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 1 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season and cook chicken

    3 min
    Step 2 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken in the stockpot for 2-3 minutes until golden all over. Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion, garlic, carrots and celery

    3 min
    Step 3 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté 3 minced cloves of garlic, 1 diced onion, 3 peeled and diced carrots, and 2 diced stalks of celery for 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add thyme and rosemary

    1 min
    Step 4 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Add ½ teaspoon of dried thyme and ¼ teaspoon of dried rosemary. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in chicken stock

    3 min
    Step 5 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Whisk in chicken stock and add 1 bay leaf and 2 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil.

  6. 6

    Add zoodles and chicken

    3 min
    Step 6 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Stir in 1 pound of zucchini noodles and the cooked chicken. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

  7. 7

    Add lemon juice and season

    2 min
    Step 7 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Chicken Zoodle Soup

    Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and rosemary.

This Chicken Zoodle Soup is a healthy and wholesome meal. It tastes delicious and is perfect as the days get a bit colder. Try it soon and come back to leave a review.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Katie Fisher
February 24, 2025
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Loved it! So warming!

Alicia Thompson
November 8, 2024
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I made this soup after my kids got sick. They loved it and felt better quickly.

Ava
June 19, 2024
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Absolutely loved it! My kids couldn't get enough of this soup, especially with the zucchini noodles. It was such a hit on a chilly evening. Healthy and so easy to make, it’s now a family favorite!

Francesca Bianchi
May 31, 2024
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This soup is amazin! So easy to make and so yummy! My kids love it even more than pasta.

Jessica Smith
February 3, 2024
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This Chicken Zoodle Soup was perfect during our chilly family dinner. Everyone loved it and asked for more.

Joanna
February 1, 2024
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I made this Chicken Zoodle Soup for my family last week, and it was so easy to prepare. The flavors are amazing, and even my husband who says he doesn't like zucchini, loved it. It's definitely a new favorite for cozy nights.

Rick Anderson
October 25, 2023
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Man, this Chicken Zoodle Soup is a game changer! Super easy to whip up, and my kids loved it! Perfect for those chilly nights. Def gonna make it again soon!

Frankie
October 16, 2023
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This Chicken Zoodle Soup is a lifesaver on chilly nights. Makes me smile.

Penny
October 14, 2023
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OMG, this Chicken Zoodle Soup is lit! I made it when my friends came over, and they were so impressed. It’s healthy but super tasty. The zoodles are way better than I expected. Perfect for the chilly nights! Thanks for this awesome recipe!

Xena
September 7, 2023
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OMG, this Chicken Zoodle Soup is like my new fave! It’s so easy peasy to whip up. My kiddos loved it – even asked for seconds! Perfect for those chilly nights when you wanna snuggle up. Addin' a bit of lemon juice was a game changer! Highly recommend – 5 stars all the way!

Nicole
June 17, 2023
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This is so easy. My kids loved it and asked for more.

James Carter
January 18, 2023
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Man, this Chicken Zoodle Soup was a lifesaver on a chilly day. My wife and I made it together, and it turned out awesome. Super easy to whip up and so good for ya. Will definitely be makin' it again soon.

Zara
December 6, 2022
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Superb soup! Family loved it on a chilly night.

Tamara Smith
September 22, 2022
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Quick and yummy soup for busy nights. My kids loved it!

Rachel
January 8, 2022
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This soup warmed my fam's hearts on a chilly night!

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