Chicken Quinoa Soup
Chicken Quinoa Soup is a nourishing and hearty dish that offers the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Made with lean chicken, protein-packed quinoa, and a colorful array of vegetables, this soup not only warms you up on chilly days but also provides essential nutrients for your body. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Chop the chicken, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add rinsed quinoa; let simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted; season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg