Curry Chicken and Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
The soup base
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2 ½
Tbsp
olive oil
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3
medium
carrots, diced
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1
large
yellow onion, chopped
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1
large
red or yellow bell pepper, diced
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1
Tbsp
fresh ginger, minced
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6
cloves
garlic, minced
Spices
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1
Tbsp
ground coriander
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2
tsp
ground cumin
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¾
tsp
paprika
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¾
tsp
turmeric
-
½
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
⅛
tsp
cayenne pepper
-
to taste
salt and pepper
The main ingredients
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3
(14.5 oz)
cans low-sodium chicken broth
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1
(15 oz)
can fire roasted diced tomatoes
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½
cup
quinoa, well rinsed and drained
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2
cups
cooked shredded chicken
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1
(14.5 oz)
can chick peas, drained and rinsed
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½
cup
heavy cream or coconut milk
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¼
cup
chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add in carrots, onion, bell pepper, and ginger; sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; sauté for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, and quinoa; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, chickpeas, and cream; heat through for about 1 minute.
- Stir in cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
420
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
37g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
356mg
Cholesterol
66mg
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