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Flu-Fighting Chicken Noodle Soup

Flu-fighting chicken noodle soup with ginger, garlic, and cayenne makes a deeply golden, cozy broth. Simmer bone-in chicken for rich flavor, shred it, then cook egg noodles until tender for a comforting bowl with lemon brightness.
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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: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and broth base
  • 2 lb chicken Bone-in for richest broth.
  • 8 cup chicken broth
  • 4 carrots Sliced.
  • 4 celery Sliced.
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 8 garlic Minced (about 8 cloves).
  • 3 tbsp ginger Fresh, grated.
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Finishing flavors
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Noodles and serving
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 fresh parsley For serving (optional but recommended).
  • 1 lemon Extra wedges for serving.
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste Season to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Build the soup
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, broth, turmeric, cayenne, and thyme.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Shred and add noodles
  1. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it, then return the shredded chicken to the broth.
  2. Add egg noodles and simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Finish and serve
  1. Stir in honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve hot with fresh parsley and extra lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

For the clearest flavor, skim any foam that rises during the first boil. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze soup without the noodles if possible for best texture (up to 2 months). If you want a lighter option, use low-sodium chicken broth and skip adding extra salt while seasoning.