Chicken Quinoa Soup
A hearty and healthy soup made with chicken, quinoa, and vegetables.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot For stovetop cooking.
- Slow Cooker For slow cooking option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 3 pcs carrots chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pcs bay leaves
- 1 lb chicken breast about 2 breasts
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 7 cups chicken broth plus more if needed
- 2 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 1 to taste lemon juice optional
- 1 to taste fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté celery, carrots, onion, and garlic for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften. Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add bay leaves, chicken, quinoa, chicken broth, hot sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Tip: If the soup is too thick, add more broth as needed.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Season with black pepper, fresh parsley, and lemon juice if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.