Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 cups chopped spinach leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

1
Bring 3 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
3
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes.
4
Pour chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add spinach leaves, marjoram, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa. Return chicken to the Dutch oven; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Pour slowly into the Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens, about 1 minute.

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

191

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 cup quinoa, 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Quinoa Soup

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