Chrissy Teigen

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP E ENERGY LIFT BE BEST FO FOR

W With ana Instagram account full o of Chrissy cooking up a storm at h home, it’s no surprise that she included thishis super-comforting recipe in her cookbook, Cravings.

“First andd fforemost, chickenhk soup soothes us when we’re not feeling so well,” says dietitian Melanie. But the actual health benefits of chicken really shine in winter and shouldn’t be dismissed.

“High in iron, it will not only lift your mood when the cold, dark days have you feeling a bit down but it will also keep your energy levels up.” And since it’s enriched with zinc, you’ll get over a cold quicker. Bonus!

To ensure your health is in good nick all year round, Melanie says to swap out the kosher salt for iodised salt. If you’re low in iodine, you’re more prone to thyroid and metabolism problems, she warns.

RECIPE

2 tbsp extra-ra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped d 5 medium carrots, sliced 6 celery stalks, sliced 2 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme me 1 tbsp kosherher salt or sea salt 1 tsp freshlyly ground black pepper per 1 bay leaf 10 cups low-w-sodium chicken broth oth 2 cups cookedked wide egg noodles es 2½ cups darkark and white shredded meat from barbecue chicken 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. 2 Add onion and cook, stirrinstirring,g, until softened, for 6-8 mins. 3 Add carrots, celery,ly garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the carrotsts soften slightly, for about 5 mins.ins. 4 Add the bay leaf and chickechicken broth, bringg to a boil. Reduce the heaheat and simmerr 45 mins to meld the flavours. 5 Sstir in noodles and chicken, and simmsimmer soup 5-10 mins longer. 6 Seasonsea to taste. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls to serve.