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Chicken Quinoa & Kale Soup

26 February, 2016 by Aimee

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Chicken Quinoa Kale Soup

It’s that wintery time of year… kind of. After some pretty cold days a few months ago, we’ve had a really mild winter here in Austin. But then, the last few days have been cooler again! Which makes me think of this soup I made on one of those colder days. It’s a perfect winter soup, warming you up instantly. I also like it paired with some warm bread, like this buttery naan. Yum!

This recipes uses baby kale, and I know there are probably some kale haters out there, but in this soup you barely notice it, but it adds that healthy veggie element. Also, as with most food I love, some freshly grated parmesan adds that additional flavor punch. So if you haven’t been convinced yet, go buy yourself a wedge and grate it right over the top of your soup bowl!

If you live in a place experiencing cold weather, go make this soup and warm up! If you live in Austin like I do… well, just make this soup and turn on your air conditioner.

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Chicken Quinoa Kale Soup
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Chicken Quinoa & Kale Soup

Course: Soup
Servings: 2 -3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 white or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry or white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 1 lemon
  • freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Cook chicken and quinoa if needed
  • Peel and dice onion
  • Peel and mince garlic
  • Heat olive oil in large pot
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté over medium heat until onions are translucent
  • Add sherry and cook until absorbed (30 seconds - 1 minute)
  • Add chicken stock, black pepper, salt, turmeric, and bay leaf
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes
  • In a skillet, heat coconut oil
  • Cut up the chicken breast and sauté in the coconut oil until slightly browned (if using pre-seasoned chicken breast, this step can be skipped)
  • Add the kale, chicken, and pre-cooked quinoa to the soup
  • Stir and let the kale wilt
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste
  • Squeeze in the juice of one lemon
  • Ladle into bowls and grate parmesan over the top of the soup
  • Serve on own or with bread

 

Filed Under: Dinner, Soup Tagged With: dinner, kale, lunch, quinoa, soup

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