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Tired of Bland Soups? Try Our Dazzling Lemon Herb Quinoa Chicken

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A bright and healthy soup featuring tender chicken, fluffy quinoa, and a zesty lemon-herb flavor. This recipe balances comforting tradition with fresh, vibrant tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the rinsed quinoa and the cooked chicken to the pot.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and chicken is heated through.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, dill, and thyme.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth. Add chickpeas or white beans for protein.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach, kale, or peas.
  • Adjust lemon juice and herbs to your preference.

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