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chicken fideo soup in white bowl with toppings

Chicken Fideo Soup

Are you looking for a light and flavorful soup recipe? This Chicken Fideo Soup is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner paired with a fresh garden salad and some toasted bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot or Dutch Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Bowl
  • Strainer
  • Grater
  • Zester

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • 1 Medium Sweet Onion diced
  • 2 Medium Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks diced, leaves reserved
  • 1 T Fresh Thyme crushed
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1" cubes
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 c Low Sodium Chicken Stock divided
  • 1 cup Fideo Noodles cooked and drained
  • 1 T Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 T Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 t Ground or Freshly Grated Nutmeg
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese to taste
  • Fresh Parsley and Thyme optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 T. of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch Oven.
  • Add onion and sauté 2 minutes until just beginning to soften.
  • Add carrots, celery (including the leaves), and thyme and sauté for 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken, salt, pepper, and 4 cups of chicken stock.
  • Partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • While the soup is simmering, cook the Fideo noodles according to the package directions in the remaining broth until al dente. Rese
  • Reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid before draining pasta.
  • Drain pasta and transfer to a medium bowl and toss with remaining olive oil. Cover and set aside.
  • Just before serving, add Fideo noodles to the soup. Stir and remove from heat.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
  • If soup is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency.
  • To serve, divide among individual serving bowls. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with additional fresh cracked pepper and fresh parsley and thyme if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 37gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 1086mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5223IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Soup, Fideo Soup, Soup
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