Cooking Time
1 h 10 min.
Serves
8
Cuisine
Ukrainian
Difficulty
Categories
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About This Recipe
There is no need to remind you of the benefits of chicken soup garnished with greens. But it can be made even tastier and more nutritious by adding quinoa — a gluten-free grain rich in fiber, healthy fats (including Omega-3), magnesium, and protein. Additionally, quinoa has anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a true superfood. Want to reduce the calorie content of the soup? Replace chicken drumsticks with breasts — this will not decrease the nutritional value of the dish. For a balanced taste and additional dose of vitamins, use aromatic herbs and spices (parsley, dill, bay leaf, black pepper) and vegetables (onion, garlic). Add a bit of lemon juice and Greek yogurt when serving to give the dish brightness and zest in a healthy lifestyle style.
Ingredients List
Total Ingredients: 11
Serves:
Chicken fillet - 1 kg
Quinoa - 190 g
Onion - 2 pcs.
Lemon juice - 125 ml
Parsley - 1 bunch
Dill - 1 bunch
Garlic - 2 clove
Bay leaf - 2 pcs.
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Nutrition Facts
Serves:
🥓
Fat
45г
🍚
Carbohydrates
206г
🥩
Protein
275г
🔥
Kcal
Daily Values
Preparation Steps
Step 1
Place the chicken fillet in a saucepan, add 2 liters of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the whole onion and parsley stems, add salt, reduce heat to low and skim off the foam. Simmer the broth, covered, for 40 minutes. Then remove the chicken, let it cool and shred using two forks. Strain the broth through a fine sieve.
Step 2
Rinse the quinoa and place it in a small saucepan. Pour in 380 ml of hot water and bring to a boil. Cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Finely chop the second onion. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add chicken and chopped garlic, fry for another 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Bring the strained broth to a boil, then add the quinoa, cooked chicken, bay leaf and half the chopped herbs. Pour in lemon juice and cook the soup over medium heat for another 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and pour the soup into bowls, adding 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt or sour cream to each bowl. Sprinkle with herbs, season with pepper and lemon zest.
Enjoy your meal!
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