GINGERY CHICKEN SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI "NOODLES"
This immunity-boosting chicken noodle soup is just as comforting as your grandma's, but it's also gluten-free and paleo-friendly, thanks to a big helping of spiralized zucchini "noodles" instead of traditional wheat-based pasta. The homemade chicken broth is flavored with ginger in two ways: sliced ginger simmers slowly to lend warming background notes, while freshly grated ginger added at the end of cooking brings zippy flavor and extra health benefits.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Soup/Stew Dinner Chicken Carrot Cilantro Garlic Ginger Zucchini
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Scrub 2 carrots and cut into 2" pieces. Finely grate ginger to yield 1 tsp., then thinly slice remaining ginger. Place chopped carrots, ginger slices, chicken, onion, celery, garlic, peppercorns, and cilantro stems, if using, in stockpot. Fill with cold (preferably filtered) water to cover (about 4 quarts). Cover and heat over high until mixture comes to a low boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, skimming foam and fat from the surface occasionally and reducing heat if needed so mixture does not come to a boil, until chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Using tongs, carefully transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove meat from bones, discard skin, and return bones to pot. Continue to simmer until liquid is flavorful andreduced, about 2 hours. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces and reserve.
- Peel remaining 2 carrots and cut into 1/4"-thick slices on the bias. Spiralize zucchini into noodles (alternatively, use mandoline with julienne blade). Divide zucchini noodles among bowls.
- Carefully strain broth into a large bowl or another pot (you should have about 8 cups). Return broth to stockpot and bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken, sliced carrots, 1 tsp. grated ginger, 2 tsp. salt, and 3/4 tsp. pepper and cook until carrots are tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle soup over zucchini noodles and top with cilantro, if using. Serve with lime wedges alongside, if using.
- Do Ahead
- Soup (without zucchini) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 6 months. When ready to serve, rewarm soup, spiralize zucchini, and divide zucchini among bowls. Ladle soup over zucchini.
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[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.
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[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of ginger and zucchini noodles.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this soup. The zucchini noodles and chicken broth really balanced out the flavor.
Zunaira Bibi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ara fat
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Prince Duo
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this soup. The ginger and zucchini noodles really make it stand out.
beatie Tracy
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Faiten
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Jaime Costelnik
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I especially love the addition of zucchini noodles.
Solomon Titilayo
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and flavorful, and the zucchini noodles make it feel extra healthy.
ARAFAT SRABON
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ginger and chicken broth really make it.
Dustin Wooten
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's healthy too.
Aftab Soraj
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The ginger and zucchini noodles give it a really unique flavor.
Falcon Ultra
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the zucchini noodles add a great twist. I will definitely be making this again.