Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup
Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup brings a gentle heat from fresh ginger and a mellow garlic aroma that complements tender chicken and soft zucchini. Silky cellophane noodles add a delicate texture, while fresh spinach finishes the broth with a clean, green note. Serve this comforting bowl for a light dinner or a soothing lunch when you want something warm and restorative.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more.
- 4
Stir in cooked chicken and cellophane noodles.
- 5
Cook until the chicken is heated through and the noodles are soft and transparent, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Add spinach and stir until it wilts.
- Calories 195.07 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 17.24 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 23.42 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.69 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 876.04 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 144.26 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 674.75 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 573.5 mcg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin C 22.07 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ginger Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 195.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Glass Noodles. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup healthy?
- Ginger-Garlic Spinach Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 195.07 calories and 17.24 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 876.04 mg (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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