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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup with Spinach

Sara
This Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup with Spinach is packed with so much goodness and nutrition! So hearty and flavorful, this will be your new favorite soup!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 Tbs EVOO divided
  • 1 cup sliced Carrots
  • 1 cup chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 Garlic Clove chopped
  • 1 Tbs fresh chopped Thyme
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup uncooked Quinoa I used Ancient Harvest brand
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh Lemon Juice approximately 3 Lemons

Instructions
 

  • In 6 qt Dutch Oven add 2 Tbs EVOO and heat over med/high heat
  • When oil is shimmering add Chicken and cook 5-7 minutes or until cooked all the way through
  • Remove Chicken and set aside
  • Add 2 Tbs EVOO to Dutch Oven
  • Add Carrots, Onion, Garlic, and Thyme
  • Sauté 3-4 minutes until slightly softened
  • Add Chicken Broth, Quinoa, Bay Leaves, Salt, and Pepper
  • Bring to a simmer and cover most of the way with a lid
  • Simmer 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally
  • Remove Bay Leaves and discard
  • Add Chicken and Spinach
  • Cook with the lid partially on 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally
  • Add Lemon Juice, stir in and serve
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1582mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6188IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken quinoa soup, lemon chicken quinoa soup, lemon chicken quinoa soup with spinach
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