This heart healthy quinoa sausage soup is a flavorful and satisfying meal, combining protein-packed quinoa, tender pork loin, and lean chicken sausage in a lightly spiced broth. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, it’s low in sodium and gluten-free, making it a nourishing choice to support heart health.
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This soup is designed to be both hearty and healthy. It features a powerful combination of lean protein from chicken sausage and pork loin, paired with fiber-rich quinoa to keep you feeling full and satisfied. The broth is lightly spiced and kept low in sodium, making it an excellent choice for a heart-conscious diet.
Look for uncooked chicken or turkey sausage with low sodium and minimal saturated fat. Check the nutrition label for added nitrates and choose brands with simple, recognizable ingredients.
Yes, it can be very healthy! This recipe is packed with protein and fiber. The key is to use lean sausage, control the sodium content (like using low-sodium bouillon), and load it with wholesome ingredients like quinoa.
Beyond the spices in this recipe, you can boost flavor by adding a bay leaf while it simmers, stirring in fresh herbs like parsley at the end, or adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Recipe yields 6 servings
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is softened.
Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove chicken sausages and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
Return chicken sausage back to pot and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.
Sauté the onion and garlic on the stovetop as directed in Step 1. Transfer them to a slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients, stir, and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Remove the sausages, slice them, and return them to the pot before serving.
Stir in a few handfuls of fresh spinach or chopped kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted.
For a richer broth, reduce the water by 1 cup and add 1 cup of half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk during the final 15 minutes of simmering.
To make it even heartier, add 1/2 cup of small, cooked pasta like orzo or ditalini, or cooked brown rice at the end.