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Last updated on May 25, 2018. Originally posted on January 19, 2015 By Maryea / 30 Comments

Chicken Quinoa Soup

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Chicken Quinoa Soup is an updated classic! All the flavor of chicken noodle soup but with healthy quinoa in place of the noodles! This is a fabulous recipe. You know the old wive’s tale that when you’re sick you should eat chicken noodle soup?  It’s not actually an old wive’s tale. It’s totally true.  There have been numerous studies since 2000 that have concluded that grandma’s chicken noodle soup actually does help shorten the duration of a cold.

Of all the ingredients in chicken noodle soup that may help with your sickness, noodles, sadly, aren’t one of them.  Move over noodles, and let’s welcome quinoa to the picture.  This Chicken Quinoa Soup is an updated version of your favorite classic soup.  All the flavors of chicken noodle soup are there, but healthy quinoa takes the place of noodles, and we love it just as much.

Chicken Quinoa Soup is an updated classic! All the flavor of chicken noodle soup but with healthy quinoa in place of the noodles! This is a fabulous recipe. If you can, I highly recommend you make your own bone broth.  Homemade bone broth has so many health benefits, including boosting your immune system, helping your liver function and detox, improving your bone and joint health, and improving digestion.  I don’t usually have large chunks of time to simmer my broth, nor do I like keeping my gas stove on all day, so I like to make mine in the slow cooker.  It’s so easy to just dump everything in and let the slow cooker work its magic!

Not only is homemade bone broth more nutritious than most store-bought varieties, you’ll save money making your own, too!

Whether you make your own broth or not, I hope you will give this Chicken Quinoa Soup a try! It’s such an easy recipe that is perfect for these cold winter days.

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Chicken Quinoa Soup

Chicken Quinoa Soup is an updated classic! All the flavor of chicken noodle soup but with healthy quinoa in place of the noodles! This is a fabulous recipe.

★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

This Chicken Quinoa Soup recipe is an updated classic. Ditch the noodles for healthy quinoa!

  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 sweet onion, diced

2 large carrots, sliced diagonally

2 celery ribs, cut in half length wise, and then sliced diagonally

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

8 cups chicken broth

2/3 cups quinoa, rinsed well

1 1/2 cups shredded/chopped cooked chicken

salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large stock, heat the oil over medium heat.

Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, the bay leaf, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the chicken stock and quinoa and bring it to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the chicken and allow to cook a few minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly heated.

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 473
  • Sugar: 13.7g
  • Sodium: 775.3mg
  • Fat: 17.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.4g
  • Fiber: 4.3g
  • Protein: 30.5g
  • Cholesterol: 53.8mg

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  1. Xuan says

    December 10, 2020 at 5:33 am

    This was soo good! Tried this recipe for dinner today and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for this healthy and comforting soup recipe! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Kayla says

    March 2, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    So good! Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    February 15, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    Our family go to when anyone is sick now. My 3 and 5 year old love this! We use onion powder and leave out celery for them. Thanks for such a yummy recipe!

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    March 13, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Your recipe sounds yummy, but you have SOOOO many ads and pop-ups (follow you on instagram, allow push notifications, etc.) that I just can’t share this recipe with my social media friends and fam. I understand monetization, but I think you’ve gone too far overboard. It’s a shame, because I would’ve not only shared this recipe, but would’ve explored your others as well.

    Reply
  5. Destiny says

    January 29, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Hi Maryea!

    I’m a blog writer, and I’m currently working on a round up of “Favorite Healthy Soup Recipes” for my client, Avocado Green Magazine. I would love to include this recipe in the round up.

    May I have your permission to share one of your photos and direct folks to your website?
    Please note, we will NOT be sharing your entire recipe, just sharing a photo and direct link to your site.

    I know our readers will LOVE this!

    Warmly,

    Destiny Hagest
    Content Strategist, Avocado Green Magazine

    Reply
  6. Laurie says

    January 21, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    This was yummy! I just had some leftovers and it really hit the spot. Perfect soup for when you aren’t feeling well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Linda @ OnlyEatClean.com says

    March 25, 2018 at 2:53 am

    This recipe looks delightful, very eager to try it. Its perfectly suitable for anyone who is into “clean eating” , as my family and I are. Its always great to have another great soup recipe to add to our menu. The only change I will personally make it to swap out regular salt for much healthier sea salt or Himalayan salt, in order to really keep it compliant with a healthy, clean eating lifestyle. Thanks, looking forward to perusing other recipes on your site!

    Reply
  8. Alina says

    May 21, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I made this for my family last night and we all loved it! Great recipe, Maryea. I just shared it on my Facebook page.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      May 23, 2016 at 9:21 am

      I’m glad you like it and thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    February 28, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I make a lot of chicken soup including an old Jewish chicken soup recipe, but this one is one of my favorites. I don’t know if it’s the addition of quinoa that makes it so yummy or the fact that it doesn’t take so long to make, but it is so good and healthy. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you, Julie! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jody Wallace says

    January 7, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Do you know what the calories per servings are in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 8, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Hi there! Thanks for your question. I just added the nutritional information. It’s 473 calories per serving.

      Reply
      • Ciara says

        January 5, 2017 at 12:56 pm

        I see 473 per serving but how much is a serving? A cup, 2? Not sure. I am trying to track it in myfitnesspal

      • Maryea says

        January 5, 2017 at 10:27 pm

        A serving is approximately 2 cups.

  11. Leigh Anne says

    January 21, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Made this last night & it was yummy! Had not thought of the noodle & quinoa swap……perfect! I’d also love a post on bone broth. Seen it all over the place but not sure how to do it & what the benefits are.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 21, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      I will work on that, Leigh Anne! Glad you liked this! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kellie says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Do you think this would work in the crock pot? If so, how long would you cook it for?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 21, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Definitely! My best guess would be to cook on low for 6-7 hours. I’d say start with raw chicken and then take it out and chop it or shred it before serving OR add the already-coooked chicken at the end. I wouldn’t let already cooked chicken cook in the crackpot all day or it will be totally dried out. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  13. Earl-Leigh says

    January 20, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I will try just about any recipe that is healthy and looks this good!

    Reply
  14. Devon says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    I hadn’t heard of Quinoa before. Your soup looks soooo good!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Oh, girl, you’ve got to get some quinoa in your life!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Kristen Kelly says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    We have been wanting to try adding quinoa into our diet. This recipe would be a great start!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      This would be a great recipe to start with–familiar flavors with just a different texture!

      Reply
  16. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This is such a great idea to use quinoa in place of noodles in chicken soup! This soup looks so warm and comforting!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks Kristine! I think I’ve made this 3 times in the last 3 weeks–it’s definitely been comforting for us. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Carlynn says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I am seeing bone broth everywhere these days, and I am so glad; so good for you! I love the idea of making it in a slow cooker too. I wish I had a bowl of this in front of me right now : )

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      I’m wishing we had some right now, too! I think it’s time to make another batch. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kristin says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Could you do a post on homemade bone broth/whole chicken in the slow cooker? Would love to make it!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Sure!

      Reply

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