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Low FODMAP Chicken Noodle Soup

Published: Jan 11, 2017 · Updated: Oct 19, 2020 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

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Cozy up to a bowl of this comforting Low FODMAP Chicken Noodle Soup. This easy recipe uses just 8 ingredients, including whole-grain brown rice pasta, and is ready in about 30 minutes.

White bowl filled with homemade chicken noodle soup

There's nothing quite like a bowl of chicken noodle soup! Every time I make this recipe, I transport back to my childhood. This soup is a little different than the canned variety of my youth, but it's still a delicious and comforting dish regardless!

For one, this low FODMAP soup features whole-grain brown rice noodles. It also uses colorful fresh veggies (in low-FODMAP amounts) with a little fresh lemon juice for a pop of brightness.

Make this classic-soup-turned-FODMAP-friendly in about 30 minutes using just 8 ingredients.

The ingredients needed for this chicken noodle soup are measured out into separate bowls for display.

Shopping list

To make 5 servings of this easy low FODMAP chicken noodle soup, add these ingredients to your shopping list:

  • Garlic-infused oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Carrots - 3 medium
  • Celery - 1 medium stalk (40 grams)
  • Low FODMAP chicken broth - 8 cups (see section below)
  • Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Brown rice pasta - 2 cups (I use elbow macaroni or fusilli)
  • Cooked chicken - 2 cups diced or shredded
  • Fresh lemon juice - ¼ cup (about 1 lemon)

Optional garnish: Chopped fresh parsley

Two store-bought low FODMAP chicken broths

Low FODMAP chicken broth

Many store-bought chicken broths and stocks contain high FODMAP ingredients like garlic, onion, and unknown amounts of celery.

As an alternative, Fody Foods makes a low FODMAP chicken soup base. Just mix it with water for low FODMAP broth whenever you need it. Because a little used at a time, the jar also lasts for a while.

Depending on your grocery store, you may be able to find ready-made chicken broth without any high FODMAP ingredients. I've listed several in my low FODMAP chicken broth post.

In my area, I've had more luck finding chicken bone broths without onion, garlic, or celery.

Bone broth (store-bought or homemade) tends to be thicker than regular broth. If that's what I have, I will thin it out with equal parts of water (4 cups broth + 4 cups water) to get the 8 cups needed for this soup.

Adding salt

Salt content can vary significantly between chicken broth products. Depending on the broth used, you may need to add a considerable amount of salt, or no salt at all.

Low FODMAP notes

Garlic-infused oil is a popular way to add low FODMAP garlic flavor on the low FODMAP diet. My current favorite is Colavita Roasted Garlic Olive Oil (technically a garlic-flavored oil) that Monash University has confirmed to be low FODMAP. Learn more about why garlic-infused oil is okay in my Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes post.

Celery has a small low FODMAP serving of 10 grams. This amount is equal to about a fourth of a medium celery stalk. One serving of this recipe contains a low FODMAP amount of celery; however, it can also be omitted if you prefer.

Brown rice pasta is a type of gluten-free pasta. Gluten-free pasta has a recommended low FODMAP serving size of 1 cup (cooked) or 145 grams. Brown rice pasta is also a source of low FODMAP whole grains. Some brands I enjoy include Tinkyada, Jovial, and Trader Joe's.

Plain chicken is a low FODMAP food. Pre-seasoned or marinated chicken often contain high FODMAP ingredients like onion or garlic. Double-check ingredients before purchasing.

Some grocery stores sell rotisserie chickens that use only low FODMAP ingredients. Just BARE Chicken is one that I have found in my area.

Sometimes I make this soup using leftovers after roasting a whole chicken. If I don't have leftovers, I will make the seasoned chicken from my Low FODMAP Cobb Salad recipe.

A large bowl of homemade low FODMAP chicken noodle soup.

Instructions

To make this easy low FODMAP soup, simply:

Stirring carrot coins and celery pieces being sautéed in a white Dutch oven pot.

Step 1: Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or soup pot with a lid) over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pouring low FODMAP chicken broth into a Dutch oven containing sautéed carrots and celery pieces.

Step 2: Stir in chicken broth, thyme, and pasta. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Cooking time will vary depending on the pasta used. 

Stirring lemon juice and cubed cooked chicken into the white soup containing low FODMAP chicken noodle soup.

Step 3: Add in chicken and lemon juice, cooking until warm. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve soup warm topped with optional parsley.

Sides

We each have unique nutritional needs and tolerance levels. If you'd like to add more food, consider adding a serving of:

Low FODMAP Fruit: Oranges and clementines are a couple of FODMAP-free fruits. Check the Monash FODMAP app for more options.

Low FODMAP Dairy: Enjoy a glass of lactose-free milk or a little low FODMAP cheese (like Cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan).

Saltines: Although wheat-based, saltine crackers (available in the US) are low FODMAP in servings up to 5 crackers or 14 grams (per Monash University). Avoid if you require a gluten-free or wheat-free diet.

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  • Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose
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Cozy up to a bowl of this comforting Low FODMAP Chicken Noodle Soup. This easy recipe uses just 8 ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced (about 1½ cup)
  • 1 medium stalk (40 grams) celery, diced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 8 cups low FODMAP chicken broth (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 cups brown rice pasta (I use elbow macaroni or fusilli)
  • 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • Salt and pepper

Optional garnish: Chopped fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven (or soup pot with lid) over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, add carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, thyme, and pasta. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Cooking time will vary depending on the pasta used. 
  3. Add in chicken and lemon juice, cooking until warm. Season with salt and pepper. The amount of salt needed will vary greatly depending on the broth used, as well as your taste and nutritional preferences. 
  4. Serve soup warm topped with optional parsley.

Notes

Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe contains low FODMAP amounts of ingredients.

Low FODMAP Chicken Broth: Different low FODMAP broths have varying consistencies. When using a thicker broth, like homemade or packaged bone broth, you may want to add water to thin it out. In my experience, boxed bone broths (made with only low FODMAP ingredients) can be easier to find in grocery stores, but they have a thicker consistency than regular broth. If this is what I have, I will use a 4-cup boxed bone broth and mix it with 4 cups water to get the 8 cups needed for this recipe.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    March 03, 2025 at 4:01 pm

    Fantastic taste and very straightforward recipe. Quick too!
    Love all your recipes - thanks so much!

    Reply
  2. G Lori says

    June 22, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    Great, easy tasty recipe!! I add a tich more lemon and Italian flat leaf parsley. Delicious. It has become on of my go-tos. I have IBS, and actually several recipes on this site have become my go-tos. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. CimmieS says

    March 10, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Haven’t as yet tried this soup recipe . Query… there’s two of us in our family & I’m constantly left with unused celery which is pricey in Australia. Is celery necessary for taste?

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      March 12, 2024 at 7:50 am

      Hi Cimmie, the celery adds a little flavor and texture to the soup but I don't think the relatively small amount used is necessary especially when weighing the factors of cost and potential food waste that you described for your family. Best, -Emily

      Reply
  4. G Lori says

    March 09, 2024 at 12:20 am

    It really is a great soup!! And so easy to make! Love the lemon juice addition. Very tasty.

    Reply
  5. Mahara Allbrett says

    February 05, 2024 at 12:56 am

    Thank you Em,
    Delicious! Made it with chicken thighs and used 1/2 Shorba Broth and 1/2 Fody’s powdered broth . Shorba has no garlic or onions & has Ayervedic spices. It was very nourishing!
    Is it possible to freeze it?
    Best,
    Mahara

    Reply
  6. Lindsay says

    November 11, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    Such a delicious & easy recipe! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      November 13, 2021 at 11:38 am

      Glad to hear you enjoyed this soup recipe, Lindsay! Thanks for taking the time to share. Best, -Em

      Reply
  7. Tammy Nelon says

    February 18, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    Hi Em,

    I saw your note about sautéing garlic halves in olive oil and wondered if sautéing shallots and onions in olive oil is also a good low-FODMAP option.

    I have my fingers crossed!

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      February 19, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Tammy, Yes! You can also saute shallots and onion pieces in oil. You'll just want to make sure they are large enough pieces to remove easily and remove all of the pieces before adding any other ingredients to prevent the transfer of FODMAPs. Best, -Em

      Reply
  8. mary says

    October 23, 2020 at 11:10 am

    love this soup, I found this recipe very straightforard which is a pleasant change. I make my own chicken stock /broth as I couldnt source a low fodmap one. I can only find vermicelli rice noodles and they are fine. Thanks for this great recipe, I am struggling with IBS and find it difficult to find easy and tasty recipes.

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      October 27, 2020 at 8:04 am

      Thank you for sharing, Mary!

      Reply
    • Tina DErrico says

      November 24, 2024 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Mary could I please have recipe?

      Reply
  9. Lynn says

    June 20, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Would you please give quantities for the UK ...how many grams of chicken? Thanks

    Reply
  10. P Saunders says

    March 06, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    My family loved it. I have made it a few times. I got carried away w the lime once and I wont do that again. I liked it bc it tasted more Thai but my son was like noooooo. But the recipe as is is very good! I'm making it right now too. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Nel says

    November 30, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Hey, thanks for the recipe!
    Can you store this or do you have to eat it immediately? Seems like a great potential meal prep.

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      December 04, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Hi Nel, this soup can be refrigerated for use within 3-4 days. Just a heads up, the texture of the noodles may change slightly over time.

      Reply
  12. Caroline says

    November 05, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Hello! Can I sub. garlic infused oil for reg. olive oil--would that make it bland? Also, when you say brown rice noodles, assuming you mean a noodle pasta that's rice based and not gluten? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      November 05, 2019 at 5:11 pm

      Great questions, Caroline! Olive oil could be used, but there might be a little less flavor. If you don't have garlic-infused olive oil, another FODMAP-friendly option is sauteeing halved garlic cloves in regular olive oil and then removing the garlic pieces before adding ANY other ingredients. I have more about the why behind this in my Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes post.

      For the pasta, I am referring to rice-based dry pasta. I frequently use a brand called Tinkyada.

      Reply
  13. Zandra says

    October 04, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    Good flavor, will be making again.

    Reply
    • Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says

      October 04, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to share, Zandra!

      Reply
  14. Angie says

    September 06, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    Can you just use chickAngieen broth, instead of adding water?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 08, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Great question, Angie! Yes, you can replace some or all of the water with additional low FODMAP chicken broth. When I made this recipe, I was using homemade chicken broth which can sometimes end up more concentrated, so I preferred to thin it out with extra water.

      Reply
  15. Sara says

    March 12, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    Isn't celery high FODMAP??

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 12, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      Great question, Sara! Serving size matters when it comes to celery. According to Monash University, celery is considered low FODMAP in 10-gram portions which is about 1/4 of a stalk. The serving size of this soup is 6 servings, so each portion would have less than that - about 1/6 of a celery stalk per serving.

      Reply

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