Quinoa with Chicken and Red Pepper Soup

Chicken soup with quinoa and roasted red pepper is a delicious item and simultaneously healthy. The mixture of protein-rich chicken soup is easy to make in 15 minutes, so that’s quick and healthy, all the more reasons to try out this recipe.

Nutritional Benefits
Chicken is a great source of lean, low fat protein which contributes to muscle growth and development. Bell Peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially Vitamins A, Vitamin C and Potassium.

Ingredients

• 15 grams red bell pepper
• 15 grams yellow bell pepper
• 20 grams quinoa
• 20 grams onion
• 10 grams carrot
• 30 grams chicken (boiled)
• 1 stalk celery
• ¼ teaspoon garlic
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon oil

Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 167 kcal
• Carbs
• 12.1 grams
• Protein
• 6.8 grams
• Fats
• 6.4 grams

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, cook quinoa and then add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, covered.
• Add the garlic, paprika, and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the peppers and cook, stirring occasionally.
• Then add the chicken, broth, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Stir in cooked quinoa.
• Serve topped with parsley, if desired.

Over to you
Your taste buds deserve the taste and your body deserves the health. Often it’s not found in one item and we end up compromising on ourselves, not for this! This chicken soup with quinoa and roasted red pepper is a perfect mixture for nutrients and taste that your taste buds and your body will enjoy. Follow the above-mentioned recipe and stay healthy.