Published 9/24/2023 Make a big pot of hearty and flavorful chicken quinoa soup on the stove to warm up chilly days. It’s packed with protein and a delicious twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Chicken quinoa soup is ready in under and hour, great for meal prep, and ultra comforting on days you feel under the weather. This one-pot soup recipe is similar in cooking method to our one-pot golden chicken curry soup and features some of the same delicious healing ingredients.
What is in chicken quinoa soup?
Nourishing chicken quinoa soup is full of feel-good ingredients! You’ll need:
Veggies: We use a classic soup base of carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Herbs + Spices: Healing ingredients like ginger and lemongrass combine with rosemary and bay leaves for amazing flavor. We like to add just 1 tablespoon of hot sauce for a little something extra, too! Quinoa + Beans: Versatile ingredients that add a boost of protein. Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a wonderful source of lean protein and add texture to the soup. Lemon Juice: Brightens and adds freshness to the soup.
Chicken Quinoa Soup Variations
Try any of these variations on chicken quinoa soup: Vegetables: Up the veggies in this soup recipe with any of your favorites! Here are a few ideas: Add with carrots + celery: potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes, or mushrooms Add with 15 minutes left of cook time: peppers, peas, zucchini, or yellow squash Lemongrass: If you can’t find grated lemongrass paste in a tube, feel free to use a stick of fresh lemongrass. Add to the soup in step 3 and remove in step 5. Quinoa: Use any quinoa you have on hand for this chicken quinoa soup. Red, multi-colored, or white quinoa all work well. Beans: Instead of great northern beans, try chickpeas or navy beans.
Storage
Like all of our soup recipes, this chicken quinoa soup is delicious as leftovers or to share with a friend. Let the soup cool completely, transfer to airtight containers, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Freezing Chicken Quinoa Soup
We love keeping a few servings of soup (this chicken soup included) in the freezer at all times. It’s a gift your future self will really appreciate, especially on long work days or when you don’t know what to make for dinner. Transfer completely cooled soup to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Here are all of our tips and tricks for how to freeze soup!
Serving Suggestions
Serve each bowl of chicken quinoa soup with a fresh lemon wedge, sprinkle of parsley, and a hearty hunk of bread. This soup truly warms you from the inside out and is delicious all year round.
