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    Home » Soups » Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup | Weight Watchers

    Published: Jan 5, 2019 · Updated: Nov 22, 2021 by Marianne · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup | Weight Watchers

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    A pot of hearty chicken noodle soup with a bowl

    This hearty Chicken Noodle Soup is just 5 SmartPoints per portion on Weight Watchers Freestyle plan, Blue plan and Purple plan.

    It is 6 SmartPoints per portion if you follow the Green plan.

    Please be aware that this post was written prior to Weight Watchers changing to the WW Points Plan. Scroll down the page to check how many Points it works out on the 2023 - 2024 WW Points Plan, as well as some of the older Weight Watchers plans.

    Serve it on its own for lunch or with a chunk of fresh french bread for a filling and tasty main meal.

    A blue casserole dish of chicken and noodles on a white wooden table.

    This hearty and filling chicken noodle soup is so simple to make and it's really tasty.

    Packed full of flavour, it can be served up as a low SmartPoint lunch or, as I have done on more than a few occasions, it can be served with french baguette for a healthy & satisfying dinner.

    Many of the soups I make are either zero SmartPoints, like this Carrot & Coriander Soup , or 1 SmartPoint like this Pea soup and this Tom Yum soup.

    But this Chicken Noodle soup is 4 SmartPoints.

    Perhaps that is more points than you would like a soup to be?!

    But ..... this soup is like a meal in itself and doesn't need the addition of bread for dunking to fill you up!

    I wanted to make a soup with a bit more 'heart' that was tasty, filling and satisfying.

    A soup that I could eat on it's own for lunch that would fill me up!

    And a soup that I could have for dinner (with a slice or two of bread) which would satisfy me until the following day.

    This Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup does just that.

    A blue & cream dish of hearty chicken noodle soup

    What I use to make this Hearty Chicken Noodle soup

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    I used Fiorelli pasta in this Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup.

    I cooked this soup in a casserole dish / dutch oven, similar to this one, available from Amazon.

    Picture of making hearty chicken noodle soup

    How to make this Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

    • Chop the vegetables into roughly equal size pieces (pic 1)
    • Add the vegetables to the pot with the heated oil.
    • Saute the carrots, onion and celery until they have softened and browned (pic 2).
    • Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
    • Add a tablespoon of white wine vinegar and stir to release any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Pour in the stock and then add chicken (pic 3)
    • Cover and cook for 40 minutes.
    • Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it into bit size pieces using two forks (pic 4).
    • Add the shredded chicken back to the pan along with the pasta (pic 5).
    • Cook for a further 6 - 8 minutes.

    Do I need to use Fresh Chicken Stock?

    You don't need to use fresh chicken stock.

    You can use shop brought chicken stock but be aware to check the point value  (the stock I used was 2 SmartPoints for the whole recipe).

    You could also make up stock using stock cubes/bouillon cubes.

    How long does it last in the fridge?

    The soup should last in the fridge for a two or three days. Make sure, when re-heating, that you heat it through completely before serving.

    Can I freeze this Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup?

    Yes the Chicken Noodle Soup does freeze for up to three months.

    What pasta/noodles can I use?

    I used Fiorelli pasta in this soup.

    However, it would work well with any type of pasta shape.

    I have used farfalle (bowties), elbow macaroni and fusilli to make this soup previously.

    If you are using smaller pasta shapes in this soup, add the pasta and simmer for a little less time than you would for the bigger pasta shapes.

    Bear in mind that if you are on the Purple plan, you could swap out the pasta for wholewheat pasta and reduce the points by 3 SmartPoints per serving!

    A blue & cream dish of hearty chicken noodle soup

    Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

    Marianne
    A big bowl of this hearty Chicken Noodle Soup is just 4 SmartPoints on Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan. 
    4.82 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Lunch, Soup
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 228 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 carrot diced
    • 2 sticks of celery sliced
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • salt & pepper
    • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar optional
    • 1 litre chicken stock
    • 2 large chicken breasts skinless and boneless
    • 2 cups uncooked pasta (120g) I used fiorelli
    • 1 tsp parsley chopped - optional

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped carrots, celery and onion. Saute, stirring often, for 6 - 8 minutes until the veg has softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 - 2 minutes. Add the white wine vinegar and use it to scrape any of the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. 
    • Add the chicken stock and add the chicken breasts. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 40 minutes.
    • Carefully remove the chicken from the stock and use two forks to shred it into bite size pieces. Add the chicken back to the pot,  add the pasta, stir and simmer for 6 - 8 minutes. 
    • Remove from the heat, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving. 

    Notes

    Please be aware that the nutritional information below has been automatically generated and does not account for variations in product brands and types, weights of individual ingredients etc.  It should therefore be considered as an estimate.
    PointedKitchen.com has calculated Weight Watchers Smart Points based on the individual ingredients used to make this recipe and not from the following nutritional information.
    PointedKitchen.com is not responsible for any loss or damage relating to your reliance on this nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    228
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    36
    mg
    12
    %
    Sodium
     
    81
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    381
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    17
    g
    34
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Claudia Foster says

      September 05, 2019 at 1:43 am

      I made this Tonite, it was delicious.
      Thanks for sharing...

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        September 05, 2019 at 1:30 pm

        I am so pleased that you liked it Claudia 😀
        Good luck with your WW journey & thanks for commenting!
        Kindest regards
        Marianne x

        Reply
    2. Rachael Binder says

      January 26, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      I calculated this recipe on my WW app and it's 10 points on the Green plan:(

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        December 06, 2020 at 10:45 am


        Rachael
        Please see info from the WW recipe builder.
        This Hearty Chicken Noodle soup is not 10 points on the green plan - it is 5 points as I had stated.
        I think you worked it out incorrectly! Perhaps you used the nutritional info to work it out, which you can't do if a recipe has lots of zero point ingredients (as the nutritional info will also include calories etc for these!)
        Best wishes
        Marianne

        Reply
    3. Jenny says

      September 12, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      How much is a serving in cups?

      Thank you, it looks delicious!!

      Reply
      • Brady says

        January 11, 2021 at 3:48 am

        Hi! On the purple plan using whole wheat egg noodles, wouldnt this recipe be zero points?
        Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Elda says

      February 22, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Marianne
      I made the Chicken Noodle Soup yesterday. Will definitely make it again. I used a different pasta but will use less next time.
      Very delicious and comforting for those nights you just want something soothing.
      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Marianne says

        March 15, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        I am so pleased that you enjoyed it Elda.
        Best of luck with your WW journey.
        Kind regards
        Marianne x

        Reply
    5. Kristin says

      September 23, 2023 at 12:20 am

      Hi. I've looked but can't find how much is 1 serving? 1 cup?

      Reply

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