The Best 'Rustic' Chicken Noodle Soup... with my secret ingredients to make it healthy!

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while pasta is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are usually cheaper than breasts.

Chop onions, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.

Add chopped vegetables to a pot.

Peel carrots if not using organic; otherwise, leave skin on.

Add chicken breast to the pot with vegetables.

Add turmeric, garlic, ginger, oregano, and black pepper.

Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a simmer for about 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked.

Remove chicken breast from the pot and let cool.

Add noodles to the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked.

Shred the cooled chicken and return it to the pot.

Stir to combine and taste for seasoning, adding salt if needed.

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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