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Southwest Quinoa Soup
Southwest Quiona Soup is a hearty fulfilling soup that makes a meal and easy to prepare with great flavor!
Course
Main Dish
Servings
6
-8
Calories
451
kcal
Author
Deb Attinella
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
diced shallot
1
jalapeno diced
2
tablespoons
olive oil
28
oz.
fire roasted tomatoes
6
cups
chicken broth
1
tablespoon
chili powder
½
teaspoon
cumin
½
teaspoon
salt
15
oz.
canned corn
drained
15
oz.
can black beans
drained and rinsed
Juice of one lime
1
cup
uncooked quinoa
well rinsed
16
oz.
boneless chicken cooked and shredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375
Place boneless chicken on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake until done (about 20 minutes)
Meanwhile in a large pot heat the oil over medium high heat then add the shallots and jalapenos and saute for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, lime juice, quinoa, corn and black beans.
Bring to boil, turn lower and simmer for 20 minutes
When chicken is done, shred and place in soup for an additional 5 minutes.
(an easy way to shred chicken is to place in your mixer with a paddle attachment and place on medium speed - you may also dice chicken if you prefer)
Nutrition
Calories:
451
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
72
mg
|
Sodium:
1931
mg
|
Potassium:
903
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
980
IU
|
Vitamin C:
25
mg
|
Calcium:
108
mg
|
Iron:
4.8
mg