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Low Sodium Chicken Soup Recipe

Low Sodium Chicken Soup Recipe

A cozy, nourishing chicken soup made with fresh herbs, aromatic vegetables, and zero added salt, proof that comfort food can be wholesome, flavorful, and heart-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Chicken Recipes, Healthy Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Broth Base
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs boneless
  • 8 cups water or no-salt chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • Herbs Seasoning & Flavor
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup cooked noodles or rice
  • Fresh lemon juice ½ lemon for brightness

Equipment

  • Large Pot: for simmering the broth evenly
  • Cutting Board: to prep veggies with ease
  • Sharp Knife: for clean, even cuts
  • Ladle: to serve the soup beautifully

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened and aromatic.
  2. Add chicken pieces, water or no-salt broth, bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, shred finely, and return it to the pot for a richer, heartier soup.
  5. Stir in parsley, adjust pepper or herbs to taste, and simmer 10 more minutes for deeper flavor.
  6. Add cooked noodles, rice, or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired before serving warm.

Notes

  • For an even richer broth, simmer the chicken for 40–45 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrients without sodium.
  • Lemon juice, herbs, and garlic are natural salt replacers; use generously.
Low Sodium Chicken Soup Recipe
Low Sodium Chicken Soup Recipe
Low Sodium Chicken Soup Recipe