Light Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup Recipe
This delicious one-pot chicken quinoa stew is a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken, colorful veggies, and fluffy quinoa simmered in a flavorful chicken broth create a satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out. With a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, every spoonful of this stew is packed with comforting flavors that the whole family will love.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 large shallots, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup cup quinoa
- 5 1/4 cups 99% fat-free chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast meat, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken has just turned white on the outside. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1½ teaspoons olive oil to the pan. Add chopped shallot, carrots, celery, and dried thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are just tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in quinoa, chicken broth and chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer until quinoa is translucent, about 15 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and heat for additional 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional ground pepper, if desired. Stir in chopped parsley and serve.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 212.1 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.4 g
- Protein Content: 22.4 g
- Fat Content: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 44.5 mg
- Sodium Content: 914.7 mg
- Fiber Content: 3.3 g
- Sugar Content: 2.8 g
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