Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach & Parmesan

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Wine and garlic add depth to this quick and simple chicken noodle soup. The pasta will absorb broth as the soup sits, so if you want to make a double batch or are planning on eating this over multiple days, cook the pasta separately and add it when you’re ready to serve.

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 servings
a photo of the ingredients to make the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat small elbow pasta

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook oil, garlic and crushed red pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and sizzling, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook, stirring once, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

    a step in making the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan

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  2. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 6 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat. Add chicken and spinach; stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.

    a step in making the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan

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  4. Divide the soup among 4 shallow bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan.

    a step in making the Spinach & Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon & Parmesan

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

To make ahead

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups

Calories 277, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 53mg, Carbohydrates 16g, Total Sugars 2g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 544mg, Potassium 222mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
14g Fat
13g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 33g 67%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 195µg
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 14%
Folate 77µg
Vitamin K 178µg
Sodium 475mg 21%
Calcium 144mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Potassium 756mg 16%
Zinc 2mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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