Description
A healthy spin on classic chicken noodle, this Chicken Quinoa Soup is packed with protein, simple ingredients and cozy flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes and made in one pot.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add bay leaves, chicken, quinoa, chicken broth, hot sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked and quinoa is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Season with black pepper, lemon juice, and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Calories are per serving and estimates only.
- Omit hot sauce if you prefer a non-spicy soup.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2032mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 73mg