Paleo Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Warm up with this hearty and wholesome Paleo Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, a grain-free twist on a timeless comfort food favorite. This recipe swaps traditional noodles for spiralized zucchini, creating a nourishing, low-carb alternative that’s packed with fresh vegetables and tender shredded chicken. Infused with aromatic spices like thyme and oregano, and finished with a bright squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley, this soup delivers layers of flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prepping, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for anyone following a paleo diet or simply looking for a healthy, satisfying meal. Perfectly cozy for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, it’s a nutritious take on the classic chicken noodle soup your whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 4 cups zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 7

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.

Step 8

Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the noodles are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice right before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your Paleo Classic Chicken Noodle Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3714.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1446.1

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 7528.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 181.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 574.6mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 6249.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 50.2%

Carbs: 20.0%