Healthy Chicken Quinoa Soup – Quick, Cozy, and Protein-Packed
A healthy spin on classic chicken noodle, this Chicken Quinoa Soup is packed with protein, simple ingredients, and cozy flavors. It’s a one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb chicken breast (approx. 2 breasts)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 7 cups chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 2 tsp hot sauce, more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, then add the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
2. Add the bay leaves, chicken breasts, quinoa, chicken broth, hot sauce, and salt. Bring the soup to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the soup.
5. Season with black pepper, lemon juice (if using), and fresh parsley to taste.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To make this soup in the slow cooker, sauté the veggies first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 3 hours. Omit hot sauce for a milder flavor, or replace it with lemon juice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
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