This hearty and nourishing chicken noodle soup is packed with lots of immune-boosting nutrients. Plus you will love the Asian-inspired twist with the inclusion of coconut cream and rice noodles. It is a perfect warm and easily digestible meal for postpartum, too.
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I must admit that if you have the right ingredients, it is not hard to make a delicious chicken soup. It is so versatile and you can add as much or as little to it as you please.
For me, I love making my chicken soup as nutrient-dense as possible, which often includes lots of vegetables, chicken bone broth and some sort of healthy fat, like coconut cream or thickened cream.
What I will cover in this blog
- Why you’ll love this hearty and nourishing chicken noodle soup
- The ingredients
- Why the ingredients work so well
- The method
- Recipe notes
Why you’ll love this hearty and nourishing chicken soup
- Full of nourishing, whole ingredients
- Naturally gluten- and dairy-free
- Family-friendly and comforting
- Optimal for postpartum healing
- A great way to use up leftover roast chicken
- Hearty and satisfying
The Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Capsicum
- Corn
- Roast chicken
- Chicken bone broth (or stock)
- Coconut cream
- Water
- Rice noodles
- Garlic salt
- Mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper
Why These Ingredients Work So Well
Each ingredient plays an important role in building this soup’s flavor and nutritional value:
- Roast Chicken – Using pre-cooked chicken adds rich, roasted depth. It’s also incredibly convenient.
- Bone Broth – Full of collagen, amino acids, and minerals. It’s gut-healing and immune-supportive.
- Coconut Cream – A creamy dairy-free twist that adds healthy fats and a velvety texture.
- Rice Noodles – Light and gluten-free, they soak up the flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Garlic & Onion – The aromatic foundation for most great soups, adding depth and immunity-boosting power.
- Vegetables – Celery, carrot, corn, and capsicum create natural sweetness and color, plus fiber and vitamins.
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Method
- Sautee extra virgin olive oil, garlic and onion in fry pan or Dutch oven.
2. Add celery, capsicum, carrot and corn to pan and stir until well sauteed.
3. Bring shredded roast chicken to pan and stir well.
4. Add chicken bone broth and coconut cream to pan and stir well. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Season with garlic salt, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and stir. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
6. Add in rice noodles and stir. Continue to simmer for another five minutes.
7. Serve cooled with some sourdough bread or on its own.
Recipe Notes
- You can add any soup-worthy vegetables to this recipe, like mushrooms, parsnip, Bok choy, spinach or kale.
- I like to use my own chicken to roast and season, however, you can always buy store bought chicken and shred it for the recipe.
- I like to use coconut cream for this recipe. However, you can also use coconut milk, thickened cream or omit the cream altogether. I would suggest adding some more water if you are not using any cream, to make it more soupy.
- The rice noodles are light and easy to prepare. However, you can also use egg noodles, glass noodles or even Jasmine rice for this recipe, for a more carbohydrate-heavy meal.
- I like to use bone broth in my meals, for its glutamine and collagen benefits, however, you can always buy chicken stock as an alternative. I like to use this chicken bone broth.
- I like to vary the types of herbs and seasoning I use depending on what I have on hand, but you can add some basil, sage, parsley or coriander to this dish to make it more flavoursome.
- If you are in postpartum season, it is crucial to eat warm, soft and easily digestible foods. This helps with blood circulation, digestion and muscle recovery.
I love this recipe and I’m so glad I got to share it with you! I’d love to know if you have made it and how you liked it in the comments below!
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Hearty and Nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
- 1 Chopping knife
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Fry pan or Dutch oven
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 Brown onion
- 3 sticks Celery
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Corn cobs
- 1 whole Roast chicken
- 500 ml Chicken bone broth (or stock)
- 2 cups Coconut cream
- 3-4 cups Water (filtered)
- 2 cups Rice noodles
- 1 tbsp Garlic salt
- 1 tbsp Mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper (to season)
Instructions
- Sautee extra virgin olive oil, garlic and onion in fry pan or Dutch oven.
- Add celery, capsicum, carrot and corn to pan and stir until well sauteed.
- Bring shredded roast chicken to pan and stir well.
- Add chicken bone broth and coconut cream to pan and stir well. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with garlic salt, mixed herbs, salt and pepper and stir. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Add in rice noodles and stir. Continue to simmer for another five minutes.
- Serve cooled with some sourdough bread or on its own.
Notes
- You can add any soup-worthy vegetables to this recipe, like mushrooms, parsnip, Bok choy, spinach or kale.
- I like to use my own chicken to roast and season, however, you can always buy store bought chicken and shred it for the recipe.
- I like to use coconut cream for this recipe. However, you can also use coconut milk, thickened cream or omit the cream altogether. I would suggest adding some more water if you are not using any cream, to make it more soupy.
- The rice noodles are light and easy to prepare. However, you can also use egg noodles, glass noodles or even Jasmine rice for this recipe, for a more carbohydrate-heavy meal.
- I like to use bone broth in my meals, for its glutamine and collagen benefits, however, you can always buy chicken stock as an alternative. I like to use this chicken bone broth.
- I like to vary the types of herbs and seasoning I use depending on what I have on hand, but you can add some basil, sage, parsley or coriander to this dish to make it more flavoursome.
- If you are in postpartum season, it is crucial to eat warm, soft and easily digestible foods. This helps with blood circulation, digestion and muscle recovery.
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