[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/12\/health-benefits-chicken-noodle-soup\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/12\/health-benefits-chicken-noodle-soup\/","headline":"Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup","name":"Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup","description":"Chicken noodle soup may have been your mom's go-to meal during flu season, but did you know it may soothe your cold symptoms?","datePublished":"2014-12-13","dateModified":"2023-07-21","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/","name":"UPMC","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/chicken-noodle-soup-teaser.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/chicken-noodle-soup-teaser.png","height":527,"width":791},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/12\/health-benefits-chicken-noodle-soup\/","about":["Cold and Flu","Nutrition"],"wordCount":278,"keywords":["chicken noodle soup","cold","common cold","hydration","infographic","recipe","soup"],"articleBody":"Chicken noodle soup may have been your mom’s go-to meal during flu season, but did you know its benefits extend beyond old wives tales? Experts have found that chicken noodle soup may ease cold symptoms!Since colds are believed to be caused by viral infections in the upper respiratory tract, research has suggested the ingredients in the soup slow white blood cells from gathering in the lungs, thereby slowing the progression of irritating side effects, such as coughing, sneezing, and a stuffy, runny nose.In addition to the nutrients from the vegetables and other ingredients, chicken soup also helps you stay hydrated \u2013 which is crucial when you’re feeling under the weather.So, next time you come down with the flu, break out the chicken noodle soup!Ingredients1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 sweet onion, finely chopped2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped3 celery stalks, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 serrano chile, seeded and minced1 tablespoon tomato paste8 cups chicken broth1 bay leaf2 thyme sprigs2 cups chopped cooked chicken meat1 cup egg noodlesRoughly chopped parsley, for garnishSalt and pepperDirectionsHeat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut\u00e9 the onion, carrot and celery until tender. Stir in garlic and serrano; continue to cook for another minute.Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chicken broth, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.Add chicken and noodles. Continue to simmer until the chicken is heated through and the noodles are tender.Serve and enjoy! Garnish with parsley. Editor's Note: This gallery was originally published on December 13, 2014, and was last reviewed on July 21, 2023."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2014","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"12","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/\/12\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2014\/12\/health-benefits-chicken-noodle-soup\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]