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High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup

High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup with double chicken and egg noodles simmered until tender, plus chickpeas for extra protein and a hearty, clear golden broth. Made in one pot with a quick sauté base for deep flavor and a bright lemon finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb chicken breast Diced.
Vegetables
  • 1 onion Diced.
  • 4 carrots Sliced.
  • 3 celery Sliced.
  • 4 garlic Minced (cloves).
Canned beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas Drained.
Broth and seasonings
  • 8 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 salt To taste.
  • 1 pepper To taste.
Noodles and finishing
  • 6 oz high-protein or whole wheat egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Sauté the soup base
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until the onion starts to soften and look glossy.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced chicken and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned on the outside.
Simmer
  1. Add the chicken broth, dried thyme, and dried parsley, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook noodles and finish
  1. Add the chickpeas and high-protein or whole wheat egg noodles, then cook for 6-8 minutes until the noodles are tender.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley right before serving.

Notes

For the clearest, most flavorful broth, skim any foam that rises during the first simmer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze only the soup base (without noodles) for up to 2 months, then add noodles when reheating. Dietary swap: use vegetable broth and omit chicken for a vegetarian version—add chickpeas only and simmer longer to build body.