Healthy Chicken Zuppa
This healthy chicken zuppa is cozy, colorful, and full of flavor! It’s packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a handful of noodles for a satisfying bowl that feels like comfort food, without being heavy. Everything simmers together in one pot, making this an easy and wholesome meal perfect for any night of the week.
Servings: 5
Calories: 257kcal
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups celery chopped
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup leek optional, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ¼ tsp Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce
- ¼ tsp soy sauce optional
- 6 ounces fresh spinach rinsed
- ½ cup egg noodles
- ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic, onion, both bell peppers, celery, carrots, and leek (if using). Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Pour in chicken stock and season with salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and optional soy sauce. Simmer gently on low heat for 40 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cover the pot. It will wilt down in just a few minutes.
- Stir in the noodles and chicken pieces.
- Let the soup simmer for 5 more minutes, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t worry if the spinach seems like too much—it cooks down quickly.
- Feel free to use cooked rice or your favorite small pasta instead of egg noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8802IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg