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Low-Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup
A gentle chicken noodle soup with unsalted broth, carrots, celery-free option, and herbs.
Key facts
Best fit
A lower-sodium soup for gentle meals; users on fluid limits need clinician guidance.
Ingredients
- chicken
- rice noodles
- carrot
- parsley
- zucchini
Nutrition facts
Ingredient details and substitutions
chicken
Role: lean protein and savory depth
Swap: Use tofu, paneer, fish, or lentils depending on diet.
rice noodles
Role: flavor, texture, or nutrition support
Swap: Swap with a similar texture ingredient that fits allergies and health needs.
carrot
Role: flavor, texture, or nutrition support
Swap: Swap with a similar texture ingredient that fits allergies and health needs.
parsley
Role: freshness and herb flavor
Swap: Use cilantro, basil, dill, or scallion greens.
zucchini
Role: gentle vegetable volume and moisture
Swap: Use bottle gourd, chayote, cucumber added late, or spinach.
Step-by-step method
- Prep chicken, rice noodles, carrot, parsley before heating so the dinner cooks evenly.
- Simmer chicken and vegetables in unsalted broth, then add rice noodles near the end.
- Cook until the chicken is tender and the main protein or plant protein is fully cooked.
- Taste at the end and adjust with herbs, measured salt, gentle acidity, or water depending on the health goal.
- Portion clearly before serving so the nutrition facts match the plate.
Who should avoid or modify
- Fluid-restricted users should follow clinician targets.
- GERD users should avoid pepper-heavy seasoning.
- Celery-allergy users should keep celery out of broth bases.
Chef tips
- Use herbs instead of bouillon cubes.
- Add noodles late.
- Shred chicken after resting.
Research sources
FAQs
Is Low-Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup good for meal planning?
Yes. It has a clear prep time, cook time, nutrition profile, ingredient list, and health notes, so it can fit a weekly plan with the right portions.
Can this recipe be changed for allergies?
Yes. The current ingredient list does not flag the main tracked allergens, but users should still verify packaged ingredients and cross-contact risk.
What research supports the health cautions on this page?
This page uses public guidance from FDA sodium nutrition label guidance, NHLBI DASH eating plan, NIDDK GERD diet and trigger guidance, FDA food allergen overview and keeps health language conservative. It is still food guidance, not medical care.
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Safety note
This recipe provides food guidance only. People with severe allergies, kidney disease, pregnancy-related needs, eating disorders, or medication-linked restrictions should confirm plans with a clinician.