Chicken And Quinoa Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 8 cups 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

Servings: persons

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
8 cups 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

1
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.
2
Stir in the quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 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.
3
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, 3 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups roughly chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Quinoa Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Quinoa Soup

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