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Harvest Chicken Quinoa Soup
Harvest Chicken Quinoa Soup is packed with good for you protein and veggies. A warming and hearty fall and winter soup.
Servings 6
Calories 339kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
- 1 rib celery thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion chopped
- salt and pepper
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
- 8 cups chicken broth divided
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2" parmesan cheese rind optional
- 2 chicken breasts ~1lb, sliced in half
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped into 1/2" cubes, ~2 cups
- 1 large russet potato peeled and chopped into 1/2" cubes, ~1-1/2 cups
- 2/3 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion, season with salt and pepper, then saute until tender, 10 minutes. Add kale and garlic, season with more salt and pepper, then saute for 2 more minutes. Add 7 cups chicken broth, parlsey flakes, dried thyme, bay leaf, and parmesan cheese rind (if using), then bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot then cook for 10 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Remove to a plate to cool slightly. Add sweet potato, russet potato, and quinoa to boiling broth then place a lid on top of the pot, lower heat to medium-low, then cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and quinoa is cooked. Meanwhile shred chicken.
- Add shredded chicken back to the soup, remove bay leaf, then add parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Use remaining 1 cup chicken broth to add when reheating soup, as quinoa will absorb much of the broth as it cools.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11707IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg