Heart Healthy Quinoa Chicken Soup Recipe
Fill up on our hearty quinoa chicken soup that features fluffy grains, savory roasted chicken and a tender vegetable medley. This gluten-free soup recipe will thrill your tastebuds with a soothing, garlicky broth and heart-healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups shredded roasted chicken
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1
In a stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and cook until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Add chicken broth, water and tomatoes with juice and stir well to combine.
Step 3
Add the chicken and quinoa, stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 194
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:194
total fat:5g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:45mg
sodium:240mg
total carb:17g
fibers:4g
proteins:20g
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