Chicken and Quinoa Soup
(from Luckee’s recipe box)
Source: Food Network Mag
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbls extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 med onion, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups roughly chopped carrots
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, plus more for topping
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 qt fat-free low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups shreeded rotisserie chicken (white meat only, skin removed)
- 2 tbls low-fat sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly groud pepper
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, ad Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 4 mins.
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Stir in quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 tsp 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 mins. Add the broccoli and cook uncovered, until just tender, about 5 mins. Add the chicken and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.