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Quinoa and Chicken Soup

This super high protein soup combines superfood quinoa with chicken and vegetables for a delicious family meal. Make a large batch on Sunday and serve during the week for lunch or dinner.

Soup travels easily in to-go containers for work and are easily re-heated in the microwave. Dining in can save loads of fat, calories, and sodium because YOU control what goes in the food and it’s easy on the budget.

Enjoy this Quinoa and Chicken Soup… a soup the whole family will love!

Nutrition:
Serving size: 521g
Calories: 397
Fat: 9.6g
Saturated fat: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 637mg
Potassium: 870mg
Carbohydrates: 38.6g
Fiber: 6.3g
Sugars: 4.8g
Protein: 39.3g

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Recipe

Quinoa and Chicken Soup
Soups & Salads
This super high protein soup combines superfood quinoa with chicken and vegetables for a delicious family meal. Make a large batch on Sunday and serve during the week for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion. sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups roughly chopped carrots
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 quart fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat only), skin removed
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in large pot, medium-high heat.
Add onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning and cook.
Stir occasionally, until veggies are slightly soft (4 minutes).
Stir in quinoa, then add chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.
Partially cover and bring to a simmer to soften, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the quinoa starts to soften (12 minutes).
Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, until just tender (5 minutes).
Add the chicken and stir to warm through.
Serve in bowl with a dollop of sour cream or non-dairy substitute and Cajun seasoning to taste.

Serves

4

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 15

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 20

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