Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipes

CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP

Chicken and Quinoa Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups roughly chopped carrots
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, plus more for topping
1 cup quinoa
1 quart fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat only), skin removed
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the quinoa, then add the chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon 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 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the sour cream and Cajun seasoning to taste.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP

Instant Pot® Chicken and Quinoa Soup image

This hearty and tasty soup is true comfort food. You can adjust the amount of spice to your liking. Using a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and frozen chicken, it's a relatively fast meal, too!

Provided by 3ManCubs

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 cups sliced carrots
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
14 ounces pre-cooked brown rice (such as Boil-in-Bag®)
2 cups tri-colored quinoa (such as Boil-in-Bag®)
3 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (48 ounce) container chicken broth
½ tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®)
½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and add butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter, stirring until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, rice from package, and quinoa. Place frozen chicken on top and add chicken broth, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, parsley, and chili powder. Cancel Saute function.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Remove chicken breasts to a plate and use two forks to shred meat. Return shredded chicken to the pot and season soup with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1138.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN QUINOA SOUP

Chicken Quinoa Soup image

Quinoa is a tasty, protein-filled grain that makes a great addition to chicken soup! Add some carrots, celery, spinach, onions and bell peppers for amazing color and flavor. My husband loves this with multigrain crackers, but I think it's great as-is!

Provided by riversiderunner

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon crushed bay leaf
⅓ cup cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

Steps:

Bring 3 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes.
Pour chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add spinach leaves, marjoram, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa. Return chicken to the Dutch oven; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Pour slowly into the Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 89.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g