Chicken noodle soup is more than just a comfort food—it’s a flu-fighting powerhouse. Packed with nourishing ingredients like lean protein, immune-boosting vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it provides the perfect balance of hydration, nutrition, and soothing relief when you’re feeling under the weather. Whether you make it from scratch or buy a store-bought version, this classic dish is an excellent addition to your flu-fighting arsenal. So the next time you’re sick, don’t just reach for any soup—opt for chicken noodle soup, the flu fighter in a bowl!
Flu Fighting Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup
From https://boysahoy.com/
Spicy soup and lots of sleep seemed to do the trick! He was feeling ten times better that evening and we still made our trip.  So next time you get hit with the flu add some spice to your food and give this Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup a try!!  {And let me know if you think it helps!  We’re convinced!}
And just so you know, my husband was wondering the same thing you’re probably wondering…..
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 2-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (or cayenne)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 8 -10 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 lb Grandma’s frozen egg noodles (or any wide egg noodle)
- Coat a large pan with 2 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add shredded chicken and quickly brown (1-2 minutes) stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and stir in onion and garlic and let cook for 3-4 minutes, continuing to stir (add a splash of olive oil if starts to stick). Stir in crushed red pepper and ginger and let cook for another minute or two. Remove from heat.
- In a large soup pot bring 8 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add carrots and celery, reduce heat and let simmer until almost tender. Stir in chicken mixture and continue to let simmer. Stir in 1/4 cup of milk or cream. Lastly stir in egg noodles and let simmer until noodles are cooked. (You can also cook noodles separately and stir in at the end). Season with salt and pepper.
- *use more or less crushed red pepper or cayenne to make as spicy as you would like.
- *if using Grandma’s frozen egg noodles be sure to let thaw slightly and separate noodles out on a paper towel–instructions are on bag)
