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This is a quick, nourishing and warming chicken noodle soup recipe that I hope will make it’s way into your regular routine. It’s perfect for hangovers, colds and flu, midweek winter dinners and delicious lunch leftovers. And of course you can change it up with spices like turmeric, or Vietnamese pho flavours like mint, lime and fish sauce.

Mmmmmm….

I’m a big fan of using a pre-cooked supermarket chicken (please use a free range one if you can) - because once you remove the skin, the chicken is soft and easy to shred. And because short-cuts are totally okay. You could also poach chicken breasts or use your own leftover chicken from last night’s roast.

Why is soup so good for you?

Soup feels so good in your body because it’s warming (the temperature, the ginger, the chilli if you use it) and comforting. And because this soup is simple, fortifying and fresh all at the same time. Also, the liquid and electrolytes in soup (like sodium and potassium) are helpful if you’re dehydrated. This might be after lots of exercise, or if a tricky tummy has you laying low.

See recipe notes for variations to easily make this delicious soup gluten free and / or low FODMAP.