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Viral “Sick Day” Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • For the Soup Base:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups 1.9 L chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 cups 250 g cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • For the Noodles:
  • 6 oz 170 g egg noodles or any short pasta
  • ½ cup 120 ml water (as needed to adjust consistency)
  • Optional Add-ins Viral Boosters:
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric for color and immune support
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional heat
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill for serving

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Sauté the Base
  3. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add Broth & Seasonings
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, and optional ginger and turmeric. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Simmer
  7. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Cook the Noodles
  9. Add the noodles directly to the soup and cook for 6–8 minutes, until tender. If needed, add a bit of water to adjust consistency.
  10. Finish & Brighten
  11. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste.
  12. Serve
  13. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or dill. Serve hot with buttered toast or crackers.

Notes

Chef’s Tip
• For extra nourishment, add a spoonful of bone broth concentrate or collagen powder while simmering.
• To make it creamy, stir in a splash of half-and-half or coconut milk just before serving.
• Freeze portions in mason jars or freezer bags for up to 3 months — perfect for future “sick days.”