Crock pot Chicken Quinoa Soup
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5
Crock pot Chicken Quinoa Soup
Description
This soup brings together chunks of chicken breast with nutrient-dense quinoa, carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered slowly in a broth base. The inclusion of bay leaves, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes creates an aromatic and mildly spiced profile without overpowering the dish. Garlic adds depth and savoriness.
Cooking in a crock pot allows the ingredients to meld over hours, producing tender chicken that can be shredded and stirred back into the soup for an even distribution. The quinoa absorbs flavors while maintaining a slightly chewy texture, complementing the softness of the vegetables.
This soup suits cool days as a warming option and is convenient as leftovers store well refrigerated up to five days. Serving it as a single-dish meal provides protein, vegetables, and grains in one bowl, simplifying preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut into large pieces
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 3 carrot peeled and diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1/2 onion diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the crock pot. Shred into large pieces and stir it back into the crock pot.
- Remove the bay leaves from the crock pot.
- Then the soup is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5286IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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