Chicken Quinoa Soup is good for the soul and excellent for the body! This soup is a low calorie, high fiber, flavor packed meal perfect for your weekend meal prep. The healthy chicken soup with quinoa that will make you feel better in an instant. Meet this amazing soup that’s naturally gluten-free, protein-packed, and flavor-filled.
The last thing you want to do on a Friday night is cook dinner, but if you’re looking for an easy recipe to prepare in advance, this soul-nourishing soup will blow your mind! Not only does it taste amazing, it’s actually really good for you too – packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, and low in fat and calories. Better yet, it freezes well so you can enjoy a healthy dinner every night of the week! Here’s how to make it…
The last thing you want to do on a Friday night is cook dinner, but if you’re looking for an easy recipe to prepare in advance, this soul-nourishing soup will blow your mind! Not only does it taste amazing, it’s actually really good for you too – packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, and low in fat and calories. Better yet, it freezes well so you can enjoy a healthy dinner every night of the week! Here’s how to make it…
Prepare to be Soul-Nourished and Body-Strengthened with this Low Calorie Chicken Quinoa Soup. Serve this soup with some crusty French Bread, English Muffin Bread or homemade Ciabatta Bread. Add in a garden fresh salad and what a perfect meal!
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Chicken Quinoa Soup is good for the soul and excellent for the body!
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :20
- Total Time: :35
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups roughly chopped carrots
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, plus more for topping
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 quart fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat only), skin removed
- 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Partially cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the quinoa starts to soften, about 12 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Can I use any kind of quinoa in chicken quinoa soup? Yes, you can use any quinoa you would like in this soup. Red quinoa, multi-colored quinoa, or white quinoa will work in this soup.
- Can I replace quinoa with another grain? We have only tested this soup with quinoa. Feel free to test it with farro, barley, or any other grain and let us know how it works!
- What other vegetables can I put in chicken quinoa soup? This chicken quinoa soup has classic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. If you would like to add other vegetables to this soup, feel free.
- How long can I keep chicken quinoa soup in the refrigerator? Store this soup in an airtight container for 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze chicken quinoa soup? Yes, you can freeze this soup. Let the soup cool completely before placing it into a freezer-safe container. Freeze the soup for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4