Quinoa Chicken Soup
by PB250
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup carrots ; chopped, optional.
- 1/2 cup celery ; chopped
- 1/2 cup Onions ; chopped
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 cup quinoa ; rinsed
- 2 cups chicken ; cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup parsley ; chopped fine
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
• In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery, and ½ cup chopped onions or scallions to the heated oil and fry for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables just start to brown.
• Stir in 2 cups of water and 3 cups of chicken stock or broth and bring to a boil.
• Stir in ½ cup of rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of cooked and diced chicken, ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve. This recipe yields approximately 8 one-cup servings.
NOTES
Quinoa Chicken Soup....Delish!!
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Quinoa Chicken Soup....Delish!!
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (312g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 259 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 123 (47%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 13.7g | 18 % | |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 18 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.8g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 3.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 56mg | 17 % | |
| Sodium 242.2mg | 8 % | |
| Potassium 402.2mg | 11 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 15.1g | 4 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 10 % | |
| Sugars, other 12.7g | ||
| Protein 18g | 26 % | |
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Calories per serving: 259
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