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Chicken and Quinoa Soup

Name: Chicken and Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped broccoli florets; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, plus more for topping; 2 cups roughly chopped carrots; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 quart fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 cup quinoa; 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat only), skinless

12 September 2026

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Total Time35 Mins

Serves4

Per Serving$2.32

Chicken and Quinoa Soup is a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 54g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 564 calories. For $2.32 per serving, this recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodnetwork has 128 fans.

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Method:

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Partially cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the quinoa starts to soften, about 12 minutes.
4
Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the chicken and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.

Adapted from Foodnetwork

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