Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 2,106.1
  • Total Fat: 68.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 344.1 mg
  • Sodium: 3,875.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 202.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 19.1 g
  • Protein: 167.4 g

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Introduction

Lower cal and use low sodium stock Lower cal and use low sodium stock
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    16 ounces Chicken Breast (cooked), no skin, roasted
    2 cup, chopped Carrots, raw
    1 cup, diced Celery, raw
    1 cup, chopped Onions, raw
    6 cup Chicken stock, home-prepared
    1 cup Milk, 2%, with added nonfat milk solids, without added vit A
    4 tbsp Argo Cornstarch
    .5 cup 365 Organic Quinoa
    1 serving Lemon, fresh squeezed, juice of one whole lemon
    1 tsp lemon zest
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    3 clove Garlic
    2 grams Bay Leaf
    1 tsp Tarragon, ground
    1 tsp chopped Fresh Chives
    1 serving Diamond Kosher Salt (1 tsp) (by LISDAWOP)

Directions

1)Cook carrots, celery & onion in oil until soft, 8-10 minutes, in a large pot over medium heat.
2) Add garlic & pepper flakes and cok for 1 more minute. Add stock, bay leaves, tarragon and season with salt & pepper.
3) In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch (can sub flour) and milk. Pour and stir completely into large pot mixture. Bring to a boil and add quinoa.
4) Reduce tomedium-low and cook 20 minutes.
5) Stir in chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest & chives. Cook another 5-10 minutes.
6) Serve hot, top with lemon slices if you like.

Serving Size: 6-8

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DSHONEYC.