Chicken and quinoa soup
A nutritious, light, and protein-packed soup that makes a comforting and healthy lunch or dinner. Quinoa adds a lovely delicate texture, perfectly complementing tender chicken breast and aromatic vegetables. Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly in cold water before cooking to remove any natural bitterness.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil15 ml
- Garlic2 cloves
- water1¼ l
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Cut the chicken breast into medium bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer.
10 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
6 min
- 3
Add the diced chicken breast to the pot, pour in the water, and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
6 min
100°C
- 4
Stir in the rinsed quinoa, salt, and black pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
15 min
90°C
- 5
Turn off the heat, stir in freshly chopped dill, cover with the lid, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors meld together.
5 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 512 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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