Chicken Soup with Quinoa
This Chicken Soup with Quinoa is a wholesome, nutrient-rich recipe ideal for weight loss. Packed with lean protein from chicken, the fiber from quinoa, and vitamins from vegetables, this soup is a complete, low-calorie meal. It is light yet filling and supports weight management goals while being gluten-free and heart-healthy.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
151 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Chicken, poultry, breast, skinless
200 gms (200g)
Quinoa
50 gms (50g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Pepper, black
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Clove Garlic, Minced
1 tsp (5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Plain Water
4 medium cup (1000g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Instructions
Preparation
1-Rinse quinoa under running water for 1-2 minutes to remove all dirt.
2-Clean and cut chicken breast into small cubes or shred after cooking.
Cooking Steps
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside.
Add rinsed quinoa and water to the pot. Stir well.
Season with salt, black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the chicken is tender.
Add lemon juice for a fresh, tangy flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.
Community Reviews & Results
Manish Menon
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and Chicken Soup with Quinoa has quickly become a household favorite. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Alok Mishra
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and this health-focused Chicken Soup with Quinoa blew me away with its authentic flavor. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Ruchi Das
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Chicken Soup with Quinoa fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Yashika Vardhan Srivastava
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Chicken Soup with Quinoa has quickly become a household favorite. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."