A high protein nutrient dense dish; Chicken and Quinoa Soup is nourishing for any season. A gluten free soup that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s also free of dairy and tree nuts!
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Another delicious soup to prepare is Gluten Free White Chicken Chili. It is a hearty and high protein soup that includes new crop navy beans.
Chicken and Quinoa Soup
You are invited to sit down to a warm bowl of nourishing Chicken and Quinoa Soup. It’s pleasant aroma draws you to the table at the same time providing nutrients for your body and leaving you feeling full!
This soup can be prepared two ways; an hour before eating or let it simmer all day in a crock pot for a convenient meal.
My preferred method of cooking is the crock pot, as it fits our busy schedule.
I just love the ingredients in this soup!!!!
The homemade chicken broth nourishes your body, provides essential amino acids for your body, and reduces inflammation in your joints and gut.
The combination of celery, onion, carrots, kale, and garlic gives your body a immune system boost.
The ancient seed, quinoa, is often referred to as one of the super foods of our future. Quinoa originates in South America, but has been gaining popularity in America for the last fifteen years.
5 Nourishing Benefits of Quinoa:
- Quinoa is a complete protein-rich food. (8 grams of protein in one cup.)
- An excellent source of fiber.
- Quinoa is rich in essential minerals such as magnesium and manganese.
- Contains 9 amino acids, which are essential to our cells and muscle function.
- Quinoa contains high amounts of quercetin, which is known for reducing inflammation and is a natural anti-histamine.
Ingredients:
- Homemade or Organic Chicken Broth. Recipe here.
- Vegetables; onions, carrots, celery, kale, and garlic.
- Herbs; parsley
- Organic Whole Grain Quinoa (which is actually a seed).
- Grain Free Cauliflower Crackers (optional)
Free Printable Chicken & Quinoa Recipe
Chicken and Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 Qts. Organic chicken broth
- 2 Large Organic carrots
- 4 Large Organic celery stalks
- 1 Large Onion
- 1 Large Organic kale stalk
- 2 c. Organic chicken, cooked
- 1/3 c. quinoa, not cooked
- 1 Tsp. Organic turmeric, ground
- 4-5 Medium Organic garlic cloves, crushed
- Real Salt & Ground Peper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large crock pot, add your chicken broth. The vegetables will be prepared in a food processor. Cut your onion in quarters and place in food processor. Wash and prepare the celery, carrots and kale. Place them in a food processor. Pulse until desired consistency. Once your vegetables are chopped, place in the crock pot.
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Next you will add your cooked chicken and the uncooked quinoa seeds
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Lastly add your seasonings and crushed garlic.
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Allow the the soup to simmer for at least 4 hours in a crock pot. If you chose to prepare the soup in a pot over the cook top, allow the soup to simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
SPECIAL NOTES:
- My homemade chicken broth recipe can be found here.
- Adults and children that have texture issues, can enjoy this soup, due to the vegetables being finely chopped.
- The easiest way to use the leftover chicken from a roast is to add it to a soup.
Grain Free Sides: Artisan Rolls and Crackers
Serve warm with delicious grain-free Artisan Rolls. The Artisan Roll recipe can be found on The Pioneer Chicks website, click here for the recipe.
Grain Free Cauliflower Crackers and Grain Free Almond Flour Crackers make a nice addition to your meal.
When sitting down to work on your weekly menu plan, add this soup to your week! The nutrients it provides your body is essential in gaining and maintaining excellent health. It is amazing that this soup has won over many people (young and older) who did not consider themselves “soup lovers”. The satisfaction you gain from serving a nourishing soup and leaving the table feeling comfortably full is worth all the time and efforts of your preparation.
I enjoy hearing from you! What do you like to eat with your soup?
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