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Spring Chicken Soup

2026-03-02

#dinner#soup#comfort-food#gut-friendly#anti-inflammatory

Spring Chicken Soup

A light and nourishing chicken soup with green onions, carrots, peas, and fresh thyme.

2026-03-02 • 3 min read

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Servings
4

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 245
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 6g

* Nutritional values are estimates

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 cups butter noodles
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (green parts only)
  • 5-6 carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups chicken bone broth to boil in a Dutch oven. Add chicken breast and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Break chicken apart into pieces while cooking. Drain broth and set chicken aside.
  3. Add olive oil to the pot and heat over medium-high. Add green onions and carrots, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken bone broth and thyme. Bring to boil, then cook for 8 minutes until carrots are al dente.
  5. If using noodles, cook them separately in the broth during this step.
  6. Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and salt. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove thyme stems before serving. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Tags: dinner, soup, comfort-food, gut-friendly, anti-inflammatory
Recipe adapted from: Unknown - modified for GI issues

From Tracy's Health Journey | Not medical advice • Consult your healthcare provider

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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
40 min
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Servings
4

Nutrition per Serving

245
calories
26g
protein
22g
carbs
6g
fat

* Nutritional values are estimates

Ingredients

  • ✓1 lb chicken breast
  • ✓2 cups butter noodles
  • ✓1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • ✓1/4 cup sliced green onions (green parts only)
  • ✓5-6 carrots, sliced
  • ✓4 cups chicken bone broth
  • ✓3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • ✓1 cup frozen peas
  • ✓Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Bring 4 cups chicken bone broth to boil in a Dutch oven. Add chicken breast and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Break chicken apart into pieces while cooking. Drain broth and set chicken aside.
  3. 3Add olive oil to the pot and heat over medium-high. Add green onions and carrots, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add chicken bone broth and thyme. Bring to boil, then cook for 8 minutes until carrots are al dente.
  5. 5If using noodles, cook them separately in the broth during this step.
  6. 6Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and salt. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Remove thyme stems before serving. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe adapted from: Unknown - modified for GI issues

Gentle on the Stomach

This light chicken soup is perfect when you're dealing with digestive issues. It's easy to digest, packed with nutrients, and comforting without being heavy.

Why This Recipe Works for GI Issues

  • Easily digestible: Simple, gentle ingredients
  • Hydrating broth: Helps with gut healing
  • Anti-inflammatory: Chicken bone broth supports gut lining

Modifications

  • Add greens: Stir in spinach in the last 2 minutes
  • Make it heartier: Add diced potatoes
  • Skip noodles: Keep it lower carb and easier to digest
  • Extra herbs: Add parsley or dill before serving

Meal Prep & Freezing

This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. If freezing, don't add the noodles until you're ready to reheat and serve. Store in individual portions for easy reheating.