Smoky Chicken Quinoa Soup: A Cozy, Heartwarming Dish
A hearty blend of smoky chicken, quinoa, and vegetables to warm you up on a cold day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, quinoa, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use chickpeas instead of chicken.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Smoky Chicken Quinoa Soup, hearty soup, comfort food