Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Quinoa and Rice

This Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Quinoa and Rice is a hearty and nutritious dish, perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome grains, it's a comforting bowl of goodness.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Carrots - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Spinach - 1 cup, fresh
• Quinoa - 1/4 cup, rinsed
• Rice - 1/4 cup, rinsed
• Chicken broth - 4 cups
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6. Add the rinsed quinoa and rice, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover, cooking for 20 minutes or until the grains are tender.
7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
8. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.9 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, supporting overall health.

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