Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this chicken quinoa soup is the perfect balance of hearty and healthy. Filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a refreshing hint of lemon, itโ€™s a delicious way to nourish your body and delight your taste buds.

I grew up eating chicken & vegetable soup with rice and lemon, and my mum still makes it regularly. It is one of my favourite dishes of all time and is perfect during the colder months of the year.

By substituting the rice with quinoa, you will add more fiber and protein to your meal. Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids and is considered a complete protein, whereas rice is not.

Other traditional family recipes that I love to make are this Middle Eastern lentil soup and this slow cooker osso buco.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Allergy Friendly โ€“ this recipe is perfect for anyone with many allergies and intolerances.

Easy to Make โ€“ this chicken and vegetable soup is super easy to make.

Freezer friendly โ€“ you can freeze this soup for 2-3 months.

RECIPE FAQS

How can I make this soup vegan?

Simply omit the chicken to make this a vegetable soup

Can I use rice instead of quinoa?

Yes you can! You can use the exact same measurements.

Can I add more or less lemon to the soup?

I like to add lots of lemon when I eat this soup, but some people prefer it to contain less lemon. I highly recommend that you start with the juice from one lemon and add more if you need to. Or you could add the lemon to each individual bowl.

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes you can! This soup will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. I like to freeze into the desired portion sizes and then when needed, take out of the freezer and thaw out before heating to eat.

This chicken & vegetable soup with quinoa is a family favourite and it is super healthy. Perfect for cooler months

If you are after more quinoa recipes. then check out my recipes for Quinoa Fritters, Quinoa & Chia Seed Bread and Breakfast Quinoa with Apple, Sultanas & Walnut.

Chicken Quinoa Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this chicken quinoa soup is the perfect balance of hearty and healthy. Filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a refreshing hint of lemon, itโ€™s a delicious way to nourish your body and delight your taste buds.
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Category: Soup
Cuisine: European
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 228kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 onion
  • 1 potato large
  • 2 carrots
  • 2-3 celery stems and leaves
  • 14 oz can tomatoes crushed or chopped
  • 33 oz chicken broth organic or home made
  • Water
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 lemon juiced, start with 1/2 lemon and then add more for your taste preference

Instructions

  • Chop the onion, potato, carrots and celery into small to medium pieces and add to a large stockpot.
  • Slice the chicken into small pieces and add to the stockpot.
  • Add the tin tomatoes and chicken broth to the stockpot.
  • Then fill the remainder of the stockpot with water, so it is covering the ingredients.
  • Place stockpot on the stove at a high temperature with the lid on and bring to the boil, then simmer, covered for a minimum of one hour.
  • Add the quinoa and bring to the boil again, then simmer, covered for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.
  • Add the lemon juice and serve.

Notes

I recommend adding the juice of 1/2 a lemon and checking the taste, before the adding the rest of the lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3622IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg

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