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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Vegetable Soup
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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Vegetable Soup

This hearty soup is sure to warm you right up, and it's packed with chunks of chicken and vegetables.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken vegetable soup, lemon chicken soup, quinoa soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 193kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 cup edemame removed from pod
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 32 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Cholula
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Place oil into a large Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and celery. Cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Add edamame, chicken quinoa, chicken broth, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic salt, hot sauce and smoked paprika, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 15 minutes, until hot.
  • Season with pinches of more salt and pepper according to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2947IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg