Description
A hearty and nutritious soup made with chicken and quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This soup freezes well.
- You can add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Quinoa Soup, Healthy Soup, Chicken Soup