Chicken Quinoa Soup
This Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup is a gluten-free twist on the classic chicken noodle. Chock-full of immune-boosting veggies, tender chicken, and rich broth.
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IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
- olive oil
- butter
- yellow onion
- carrots
- celery
- garlic
- dried thyme
- chicken breasts
- chicken broth
- fresh parsley
- dry quinoa
- salt and pepper
Instructions for this recipe
The best thing about this recipe – besides being super yummy and comforting – is that it is quick and easy to make.
I like the base flavor of the golden trio of onions, carrots, and celery.
I also add in the immune-boosting goodness of fresh minced garlic.
Start by heating the olive oil and butter in a large soup pot and toss in the chopped vegetables. Season them with salt and pepper and saute, stirring, until they have softened.
Next, stir in the minced garlic and the dried thyme, and let that cook for another minute.
Finally, add the chicken and broth and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and let the pot simmer for about 30 minutes.
After the simmer, remove the chicken and shred it using 2 forks.
Add the shredded chicken back into the pot along with the quinoa (be sure to rinse it off first) and the chopped parsley.
Simmer for 10 more minutes to cook the quinoa.
Done!
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- What is quinoa? Quinoa is technically a seed but it is classified as a whole grain. It is super nutritious, an excellent source of fiber, naturally gluten-free, and is a complete protein, unlike brown rice which doesn’t contain all of the essential amino acids.
- Quinoa prep tip! Be sure to thoroughly rinse your quinoa. It has a soapy-tasting bitter coating called saponin which can upset your stomach.
- This soup reheats really well and is perfect for meal prep.
- Use chopped spinach instead of parsley leaf.
- Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of the breast meat.
- Squeeze in a touch of fresh lemon juice in each bowl.
- Garnish with a couple of tablespoons of parmesan cheese for a cheesy, salty boost of taste.
In addition to this chicken soup with quinoa, you must try this Busy Day Soup Recipe from One Sweet Harmony! We love it for easy comfort.
More gluten free soup recipes
- Chicken Bean Soup
- Vegan Potato Soup
- Sopa de Lima – Mexican Chicken Lime Soup
- Hungarian Halaszle Soup (Hungary’s Fish Soup)
- Spicy Chicken Soup with Peppers
- Instant Pot Beef Chili
- Vegetable Quinoa Soup
**This recipe was originally posted on November 10, 2014, updated on July 7, 2019, and updated again on October 28, 2022, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Comforting Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup – Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion *chopped
- 2 medium carrots *sliced
- 2 celery stalks *sliced
- 2 cloves garlic *minced
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh chopped parsley
- ½ cup dry quinoa *rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set a large soup pot over medium-low heat with olive oil and butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the onion, carrots, and celery, season with sea salt and pepper, and sauté until soft – about 10 minutes. Add in the garlic and dried thyme and stir for another minute.
- Add in the broth and the chicken breasts and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the liquid and shred. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Pour in the dried quinoa and fresh parsley and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Enjoy warm.
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Notes
- Quinoa prep tip! Be sure to thoroughly rinse your quinoa. It has a soapy-tasting bitter coating called saponin which can upset your stomach.
- This soup reheats really well and is perfect for meal prep.
- Use chopped spinach instead of parsley leaf.
- Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of the breast meat.
- Squeeze in a touch of fresh lemon juice in each bowl.
- Garnish with a couple of tablespoons of parmesan cheese for a cheesy, salty boost of taste
