Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup

This hearty gluten-free chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food for any season. Packed with fresh vegetables like celery, carrots, and onion, and seasoned with thyme, salt, and pepper, it’s a flavorful and satisfying dish. The gluten-free bone broth adds richness, while the chicken breasts provide a lean protein boost. With the addition of red lentil noodles, this soup is not only nourishing but also filling.

Looking for more gluten free soup recipes? Try this Chicken White Bean Soup bursting with wholesome goodness or Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup, a nourishing recipe combining lean ground turkey with a medley of vibrant vegetables.

What You’ll Love About This Gluten Free Soup

1. It’s super easy: In under 45 minutes, you’ll have a batch of homemade soup featuring lean protein, nutrient-rich vegetables and hearty gluten-free pasta – a perfect balanced meal!
2. It’s comforting: Any time you are craving a comfort meal, this is the soup to consider.
3. It’s customizable: This soup can be made as written or you can swap ingredients to create a version that meets your preferences.

What gluten-free pasta is best for soup?

When choosing a gluten free pasta for soup or another dish, you’ll want to find one that holds its shape and texture without becoming mushy during cooking. We have tried many options over the years and right now, red lentil noodles are a top favorite. High in protein and fiber, lentil noodles also don’t fall apart during cooking. Other ones to consider would be chickpea pasta, brown rice pasta or soba noodles.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 ribs celery diced
• 1 yellow onion diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 6 cups gluten free bone broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cup red lentil noodles or another gluten free pasta
• 1/2 lemon

How To Make

STEP ONE: Sauté the vegetables. Add the olive oil to a hot pan. Add the onions, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 minutes.

STEP TWO: Add the broth and chicken. Add the bone broth and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook for 15-20 minute or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.

STEP THREE: Shred the chicken and cook the noodles. Carefully remove the chicken and shred when it’s cooled a bit. Add the noodles and the juice of 1/2 lemon then cook another 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through. Stir the chicken back into the soup.

STEP FOUR: Serve. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

Recipe Tips and Variations

• To avoid overcooking the pasta, boil separately then add to the soup right before serving. This is also recommended if making this soup in advance or meal prepping a large batch to freeze and use in the future.
• If cooking gluten free noodles directly in the soup, slightly undercook as the pasta will continue to cook in the hot broth and when reheated.
• For a thicker soup, add a can of pureed white beans or make a cornstarch slurry then stir into soup.
• Boost the nutrients in this soup by stirring in fresh spinach or kale at the end for added nutrition and color.
• Looking for a creamy chicken noodle soup? Add in 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk then stir to combine.

FAQs

What To Serve with Gluten Free Chicken Soup

This recipe is a complete meal when enjoyed alone, but we are always up to pairing with delicious sides to offer a larger spread. From gluten-free grilled cheese sandwiches to Garlic Bread Bruschetta, you can also opt for a soup and salad combo. Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Brussels Sprout Apple Salad come highly recommended.

Other sides to consider:

• Crusty gluten-free bread, garlic bread or dinner rolls
• Gluten-free crackers, cheese crips or tortilla chips
• Rice, quinoa or potatoes

Soup Shortcuts

• Use rotisserie chicken instead of fresh, raw chicken. Save time by simply shredding the pre-cooked chicken.
• Opt for pre-chopped vegetables instead of dicing at home.
• Use store-bought broth that is gluten-free instead of making a homemade batch.
• Choose a smaller shaped pasta to speed up the cooking time.

How to Store Leftovers

This gluten free chicken soup will store in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. To reheat, place it in a pot on the store and warm over medium heat until hot through.

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes! You can freeze this soup in portions to use for weeks to come. You can store it in freezer-safe Ziplocs or airtight containers. Just pull it out of the fridge before you want to use it and allow it to thaw in the fridge for a few hours before heating on the stove or in the microwave.

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