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    Flu Busting Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

    Published: Apr 12, 2018 ยท Updated: Jan 23, 2025 by Neil 10 Comments

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    A square bowl of spicy chicken noodle soup sitting on a square plate with a soup spoon in front. A dish of chopped coriander as garnish to the right side. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Two square bowls of flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup garnished with spring onions and parsley.

    Flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate soup recipe to make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather. Ready in just over half an hour, this brilliant quick healthy meal is a great way to use up any chicken leftovers!

    A square bowl of spicy chicken noodle soup sitting on a square plate with a soup spoon in front. Sliced bread on a bread board in the background.

    Folks, no matter what time of the year it is, this flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate spicy chicken noodle soup recipe to help combat colds and flu.

    We all remember being fed bowls of chicken soup by our mothers when we were ill, don't we?

    Chicken soup was always the ultimate cure for all sicknesses. Whether it was actually a cold or flu or you were just feeling not quite right, chicken soup was always there. And just seemed to make you feel better!

    My mum always had her staple chicken noodle soup recipe for colds and flu.

    However, sometimes you don't want to wait ages until your chicken soup is ready.

    That's why I've created this quick healthy spicy chicken noodle soup recipe.

    You can make it quickly, when you need it most, and it can start to cure those ills as soon as possible. This is the best soup for a cold!

    Two square bowls of flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup one in front of the other sitting on a square plates with soup spoons in front. Salt and pepper cellars at the back left.

    Yes you could reach for a can of chicken soup off those supermarket shelves but it just isn't the same as homemade, is it?

    Goodness knows what unnecessary additives will have been added to it anyway.

    So without further ado let's get on with this homemade ultimate flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup!

    When considering the ingredients for this chicken noodle soup for colds, I kept them as minimal, but as beneficial as possible.

    If you're feeling under the weather you don't want something that's going to take ages to cook or have a long list of ingredients to shop for.

    A square bowl of flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup sitting on a square plate with a soup spoon in front. Sliced bread on a bread board in the background.

    How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup

    Now, obviously if you have homemade chicken stock then all the better but good quality chicken stock cubes will suit perfectly otherwise.

    Leftover chicken too is perfect for this recipe, but if you don't have that to hand then quickly grill up a chicken breast and shred it by using a fork to pull apart the cooked meat.

    I usually always have some odd spring onions left over in the fridge so I added those. I used some frozen sweetcorn and a handful of basic white mushrooms.

    If you want an authentic oriental style bowl of chicken noodle soup then by all means buy shiitake mushrooms.

    I chose also to keep this chicken noodle soup for flu recipe as budget conscious as possible (as usual!). Anyway, if you're feeling under the weather you probably want your soup to be as easy as possible too.

    The egg noodles are pre-cooked ones from a packet, not dried ones. I was able to get a 300g packet for £1 (at the time of writing this post) so that was a bonus.

    The leftover noodles were able to go into a delicious Stir Fried Sesame Chicken, Leek and Noodles dinner.

    The rest of the ingredients are store cupboard spices and condiments which hopefully you'll have equally to hand too.

    The addition of the chilli gives the soup its heat helping to clear out your sinuses. I always like spicy soups for colds.

    Talking of the benefits of this soup.....

    A question often posed about the healing powers of chicken noodle soup is how exactly is chicken noodle soup good for you?

    Well I've done some investigation and as you can imagine there are a lot of theories and studies.

    SSo I've broken down below in a list the main reasons I've found as to why is chicken noodle soup good for a cold.

    Two square bowls of flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup one in front of the other sitting on a square plates with soup spoons in front. A dish of chopped parsley as garnish to the right side.

    Anyway this is my best chicken noodle soup recipe.

    Whenever we are feeling a bit down my other half always asks me to make a bowl of soup of this as her favorite comfort food.

    I'm happy to oblige because it's one of my easy recipes. It only takes 30 minutes to put this spicy chicken noodle soup together.

    And its one of the great ways I know to make her instantly feel better!

    So, the next time you feel under the weather, OR you just want a delicious comforting meal full of all of these healing properties, then make a pot of this excellent homemade spicy chicken noodle soup!

    Jump to:
    • ๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients
    • ๐Ÿ“– Substitutions
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ How is Chicken Noodle Soup Good For You?
    • ๐Ÿ”ช Instructions
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ FAQ's
    • ๐Ÿฅฃ Other Popular Chicken Soup Recipes
    • ๐Ÿ“‹ Flu Busting Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
    • ๐Ÿงพ Nutrition Label
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    🥘 Ingredients

    • Chicken Stock
    • Cooked Shredded Chicken
    • Spring Onions
    • Sweetcorn
    • White Mushrooms
    • Dried Ginger
    • Chilli Powder
    • Soy Sauce
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    • Egg Noodles
    • Red Chilli
    • Fresh Parsley

    See recipe card for quantities.

    📖 Substitutions

    • Chicken Stock - if you have time to make your own chicken stock / chicken broth then great. Otherwise good quality chicken stock cubes are great.
    • Cooked Shredded Chicken - use any kind of cooked chicken. You could use grilled skinless chicken breasts as I do, leftover roast chicken, chicken thighs or even rotisserie chicken.
    • Spring Onions - you can use green onions or a yellow onion instead.
    • Sweetcorn - my choice you could easily substitute with other veg. Maybe chopped up red bell peppers.
    • White Mushrooms - I just use basic white mushrooms. You could use baby button mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms.
    • Dried Ginger - you could use grated fresh ginger. Ginger is a great herbal remedy for colds don't miss it out!
    • Chilli Powder - adds the spicy flavors! You could use red pepper flakes instead.
    • Soy Sauce - a great way of seasoning this comforting soup. Means less salt is used.
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    • Egg Noodles - I use re-cooked egg noodles. You could re-heat some dried curly egg noodles (follow package directions) before adding or even add some thin rice noodles instead.
    • Red Chilli - optional. If you're not into really spicy foods then you could leave out.
    • Fresh Parsley - you could use fresh coriander (fresh cilantro) instead.

    💭 How is Chicken Noodle Soup Good For You?

    • Chicken stock contains lots of vitamins and minerals and the steam from this hearty broth helps to clear up congestion in your nose and throat.
    • Chicken is a great source of protein, which supports the immune system. This is very beneficial when your body feels weak and drained during illness.
    • The vegetables contain vitamin C that's known to fight off viruses thus helping the body recover from illness more quickly.
    • The noodles provide a serving of carbohydrates making you feel full and satisfied.
    • As a homemade chicken noodle soup this is a great spicy soup for colds. It's got just the right amount of spiciness to perk you up!

    🔪 Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this spicy chicken soup recipe:

    1. Pour the chicken stock into a large soup pot / saucepan. Heat over a medium heat and bring to the boil.
    2. Add the cooked tender chicken, spring onions, sweetcorn and mushrooms to the stock and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
    3. Stir in the ginger, chilli powder, soy sauce and season to taste.
    4. Add the noodles and sliced chilli and simmer in the hot water for a further 8 – 10 minutes.
    5. Serve this great soup in bowls with the parsley sprinkled over.

    💭 FAQ's

    How To Store Your Favourite Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup?

    Once cooled store in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3 days. It tastes even better the next day!

    Can I Freeze This Soup?

    Yes once cooled freeze it in individual containers so it's easy to take out when you want it in the future.

    How Do I Reheat Noodle Soup?

    Make sure the soup is thoroughly defrosted before reheating. You can reheat it in the microwave but it's best reheating it gently on the stove. This helps to bring the noodles back to life without making them all mushy!

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      Flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate soup recipe to make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather. Ready in just over half an hour, this brilliant quick healthy meal is a great way to use up any chicken leftovers and will help keep those flu bugs away!
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      📋 Flu Busting Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

      Flu busting spicy chicken noodle soup is the ultimate soup recipe to make you feel better if you're feeling under the weather.
      Prep Time5 minutes mins
      Cook Time30 minutes mins
      Total Time35 minutes mins
      Course: Lunch
      Cuisine: International
      Servings: 4
      Calories: 344kcal
      Author: Neil

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      This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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      Equipment

      • Saucepans
      • Measuring jug
      • Kitchen scale
      • Chopping board
      • Kitchen knives
      • Measuring spoons
      • Wooden spoon

      Ingredients

      • 1.4 L Chicken stock
      • 200 g cooked shredded chicken*
      • 2 spring onions sliced
      • 60 g sweetcorn canned or frozen
      • 80 g white mushrooms sliced thinly
      • Pinch of dried ginger
      • ¼ teaspoon hot chilli powder
      • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
      • Freshly ground salt and pepper
      • 100 g egg noodles
      • 1 small red chilli deseeded and sliced into small slivers
      • 1 teaspoon parsley freshly chopped
      Metric - US Customary

      Instructions

      • Pour the chicken stock into a large pot / saucepan and bring to the boil.
      • Add the cooked chicken, spring onions, sweetcorn and mushrooms to the stock and allow to simmer for 20 minutes
      • Stir in the ginger, chilli powder, soy sauce and season to taste.
      • Add the noodles and sliced chilli and simmer for a further 8 – 10 minutes.
      • Serve in bowls with the parsley sprinkled over.
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      Notes

      *If you don’t have any left over chicken just cook and shred a 200g chicken breast.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.9g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 91.1mg | Sodium: 471.6mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 11.3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 38.8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3.1mg

      🧾 Nutrition Label

      Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

      Nutrition Facts
      📋 Flu Busting Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
      Amount Per Serving
      Calories 344 Calories from Fat 55
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 6.1g9%
      Saturated Fat 1.4g9%
      Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g
      Cholesterol 91.1mg30%
      Sodium 471.6mg21%
      Carbohydrates 40.9g14%
      Fiber 5.7g24%
      Sugar 11.3g13%
      Protein 33.5g67%
      Vitamin A 200IU4%
      Vitamin C 38.8mg47%
      Calcium 110mg11%
      Iron 3.1mg17%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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      1. David @ Spiced

        April 12, 2018 at 1:52 pm

        You know, Laura and I were talking about this recently. Why is chicken soup what you crave when you're sick? Laura got sick a couple of weeks ago, and she actually wanted me to go get the canned chicken noodle soup from the store. I offered to make her my homemade version, but she actually wanted the storebought canned version. She said mine tasted way better, but there's something comforting about the canned version from the store. I kinda understand where she's coming from, too. I guess it's all about what our moms gave us when we got sick as kids, huh? Either way, I love the look of your version, and I swear I can smell it simmering on the stovetop right now! The weather is sorta starting to warm up here, but a good soup is still something that needs to happen. I'm putting this on the weekend menu! Hope you and Lynne have a great weekend ahead, my friend!

        Reply
        • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

          April 13, 2018 at 5:01 am

          That's a shame that she opted for the store canned soup instead of your homemade version David, still I bet it made her feel better anyway.

          Weather wise its just so NOT spring here. It's cold, grey and pretty miserable. Still, if you let the weather get you down here then you'd spend most of your life that way. So I'm heading to the hills this weekend and cannot wait!! Shame I haven't got any more of this chicken soup to take with me to keep me warm. Oh well, that's an excuse to make another bath eh? Hope you have a great weekend too!

          Reply
      2. Christina

        April 13, 2018 at 5:34 pm

        This recipe is PERFECT for me at the moment. I'm on the tail end of a head cold so I'm still craving wholesome foods to eat! I love chicken noodle soup but I never thought to put dried ginger in it, and I LOVE ginger!! Awesome post, Neil!

        Reply
        • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

          April 15, 2018 at 5:32 pm

          Sorry to hear that you've not been feeling great with that head cold Christina! Here's hoping that you had a batch of chicken soup or similar this weekend and you're feeling much better! ๐Ÿ™‚

          I love the taste of ginger in this soup and it definitely helps with clearing out the sinuses and helping to clear head colds too. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      3. Neha

        April 16, 2018 at 10:29 pm

        5 stars
        This chicken noodles soup looks super tempting. I am gonna try this recipe for my dinner today as the weather is still cold in my part of the world. Thanks for a superb share right in time Neil. ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
        • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

          April 17, 2018 at 1:07 pm

          This is a great recipe for when its cold Neha, and I think you'll agree that when you enjoy lots of spoonfuls of this. Thanks for your comment! ๐Ÿ˜€

          Reply
      4. GiGi Eats

        April 17, 2018 at 6:06 pm

        5 stars
        Oh heck yes! THIS would clear anyone's sinuses!!!! Chicken soup will forever hold a place in my heart!

        Reply
        • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

          April 18, 2018 at 9:03 am

          You can't beat it can you GiGi? Always the tried and tested recipes like this are the best ones! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      5. Baxter

        May 22, 2018 at 2:27 am

        5 stars
        Very interesting recipe. My husband and I love soba noodle. Cant wait to try this.

        Reply
        • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

          May 22, 2018 at 4:40 am

          Glad you like it. Let me know what you think when you get a chance to make it! Thank you.

          Reply
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