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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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.

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
13g Fat
28g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 1g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 23g 47%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Vitamin A 192µg
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 14%
Folate 100µg
Vitamin K 178µg
Sodium 445mg 19%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Potassium 696mg 15%
Zinc 2mg 16%
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.