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Slow Cooker Quinoa, Chicken, and Kale Soup

A healthy, comforting soup combining chicken, quinoa, and kale, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.

  • Total Time: 250 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (raw)
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup dry quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth (7 cups)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can Great Northern or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups packed kale, roughly chopped (thick ribs chopped and discarded)
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Finely shredded parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken to your slow cooker.
  2. Add the chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic.
  3. Drizzle the mixture with extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Add the quinoa and sprinkle in the dried thyme and crushed rosemary.
  5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for 3 1/2 – 4 hours or LOW for 7 – 8 hours.
  8. When done, remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces and return to soup.
  9. Add the drained beans, chopped kale, chopped parsley, and fresh lemon juice to the slow cooker.
  10. Cover and cook on HIGH heat for another 10 – 20 minutes, until the kale is tender.
  11. Serve warm, topped with shredded parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored or frozen for later use.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: quinoa soup, chicken soup, slow cooker recipe, healthy soup, kale recipe