Hearty ProteinPacked Chicken Quinoa Soup for Ultimate Nourishment
Experience ultimate nourishment with this hearty chicken quinoa soup packed with protein and flavor for a satisfying meal any day
- Author: hbibamine1980
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or ground turkey, tofu, chickpeas)
1 cup quinoa (or brown rice, farro, couscous)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water, low-sodium broth)
1 cup diced carrots (or peas, corn, any other preferred vegetable)
1 cup diced bell peppers (or zucchini, green beans)
2 cups spinach or kale (or Swiss chard)
1 onion, chopped (or shallots, leeks)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
1 tsp cumin (or coriander, paprika)
Salt and pepper to taste (or optional herbs and spices)
In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in the pot for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the diced carrots and bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the quinoa, stirring to combine with the vegetables for about a minute.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and stir in the cumin. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
Finally, add the spinach or kale and stir until wilted. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, return to the soup, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
