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Chicken & Quinoa Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 thighs Chicken thighs
  • 1/2 large Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot chopped
  • 2 sticks Celery chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 bouquet Thyme and Rosemary combined
  • 1/2 cube Chicken stock cube or stock
  • 1/2 medium Courgette (Zucchini) diced
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa cooked separately
  • As needed Olive oil
  • As needed Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
  • Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in enough water to cover the chicken and vegetables. Add the chicken stock cube (or stock) and the bouquet of thyme and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 60-90 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bones and skin.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add the diced courgette and cook for another 5-10 minutes until tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot with a side of cooked quinoa.
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