Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup

An easy recipe for homemade gluten-free chicken noodle soup. Loaded with chunks of chicken, tender carrots, celery, and gluten-free noodles in flavorful chicken broth all made in one pot! This gluten-free soup recipe is also dairy-free. 

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, You can substitute a teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have minced garlic.
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups gluten-free chicken broth, 
• 1 340g box gluten-free pasta, Sam Mills Fusilli
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, This step is optional but so good!
• salt and pepper, to taste, Taste your soup before adding more salt. Broths are often salty.

Instructions 

1. Add the olive oil to a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and celery, stirring occasionally, until tender, cooking about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic for and cook about 1 minute.
3. Add the diced chicken pieces, onion powder, and dried thyme to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour in gluten-free chicken broth and bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the gluten-free pasta and reduce heat to a low boil for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat; stir in the lemon juice.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Allow the soup to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!
9. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.
10. Reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Notes

• The gluten-free noodle will expand as the soup cools and absorb some of the broth. Add 1-2 cups of broth when serving leftovers if you want more soup. 
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.
• Reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave.