Description
A comforting and nutritious Chicken Quinoa Soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery; sauté until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced chicken. Cook until the chicken turns golden brown, around 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, chicken broth, thyme, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix everything together well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it bubbles, reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and chicken is tender.
- Serve it warm and enjoy!
Notes
Rinse quinoa before use to remove the bitter coating. Adjust seasoning to taste, and feel free to add vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, quinoa soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe