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Chicken Zoodle Soup
A comforting chicken soup with spiralized zucchini noodles and bone broth.
~179 kcalper serving~28g protein~6g carbs~6g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Chicken breast
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Celery stalk
- 2 cups Bone broth
Cooking Steps
Spiralize zucchini and set aside.
Simmer chicken, carrot, celery in broth until cooked.
Shred chicken, return to pot, add zoodles, cook briefly.
Plant & Growing Tips
Zucchini
- Sow seeds directly after the last frost, or start indoors 3-4 weeks prior for an earlier harvest.
- Provide full sun, rich, well-drained soil, and plenty of space, or grow in large containers (20-gallon minimum).
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting to encourage production.
Carrot
- Sow seeds directly into loose, stone-free soil in full sun after the last frost.
- Thin seedlings to 2-4 inches apart to allow roots to develop properly.
- Keep soil consistently moist for even growth and to prevent cracking.
Celery
- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost, as celery needs a long growing season and consistent moisture.
- Transplant seedlings into rich, moist soil, ideally with partial shade during the hottest part of the day.
- Mounding soil around the stalks (blanching) can produce more tender, less bitter celery.
Natural Pest Control
- Squash bugs and vine borers on zucchini can be managed by hand-picking eggs and adults, or using row covers early in the season.
- Carrot rust flies can be deterred by planting onions or marigolds nearby, or by using fine mesh insect netting.
- Aphids on celery can be sprayed off with a strong jet of water or treated with neem oil.
Harvest
Zucchini
- Pick when 6-8 inches long for best flavour and tenderness; smaller ones are perfect for 'zoodles'.
- Harvest frequently to encourage more production; if left too long, they become tough and seedy.
Carrot
- Begin harvesting when roots are at least ½ inch in diameter at the soil line, usually 60-80 days after sowing.
- Gently loosen soil around the carrot before pulling to avoid snapping the root.
Celery
- Harvest outer stalks as needed once plants are established and stalks are at least 6 inches tall and firm.
- Alternatively, cut the entire plant at the base for a full harvest.
