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Chicken, Quinoa and Kale Soup



This Chicken, Quinoa & Kale Soup is a cozy bowl of comfort reminiscent of classic chicken noodle soup—but with a brain-healthy twist. Featuring pre-cooked chicken, fluffy quinoa, hearty veggies, and vibrant kale, it's the perfect meal for chilly nights or when a family member is under the weather.

Chicken, Quinoa and Kale Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp miso paste, optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded into small pieces
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 6 cups kale, destemmed and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • parsley, chopped
  • lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened and golden (10-12 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger and turmeric; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add 1 cup of water, cover with a lid and let the vegetables steam for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in miso paste until dissolved.
  6. Add broth, bay leaf and thyme.
  7. Add the kale.
  8. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  9. Add chicken and cooked quinoa; simmer for 5 more minutes.
  10. Stir in the lemon juice.
  11. Top each bowl with hemp seeds, fresh parsley and lemon zest.

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Published: Feb 26, 2025