Gluten-Free Chicken Soup
A quick, hearty gluten-free chicken soup ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or as a healing meal.
Ingredients
For the soup base
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs provide more flavor.
- 8 cups gluten-free chicken broth Homemade or certified gluten-free store-bought.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Or your preferred cooking oil.
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) – sweet onions work beautifully too.
- 3 cups carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cups celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch)
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Gluten-free noodle options (choose one)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups gluten-free pasta (any small shape like fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups spiralized zucchini For a low-carb option.
Fresh finishing touches
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- optional 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast For added savory flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Organize all your ingredients on the counter.
- Dice the onion, slice carrots and celery, and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- Warm store-bought broth slightly before adding to the pot to prevent temperature shock.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary; stir for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken; cook for 2 minutes until slightly opaque.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Add chosen gluten-free base (rice/pasta/quinoa/zucchini) according to specific instructions provided.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice; adjust seasonings.
Notes
This soup is customizable with seasonal vegetables and different herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're under the weather.