Best 2 Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken And Kale Soup Recipes

When the weather is cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup to warm you up from the inside out. This slow cooker quinoa chicken and kale soup is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight meal. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love. Additionally, this soup is packed with healthy ingredients, including quinoa, chicken, kale, and vegetables and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER QUINOA, CHICKEN AND KALE SOUP

Slow Cooker Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Soup image

This soup is loaded with with nutrition and you get plenty of protein from the chicken, quinoa and beans. It's so hearty and filling and amazingly delicious, that it's hard to believe it's actually good for you!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories Soup

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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)

Steps:

Add chicken to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker, then add onions, celery and garlic, then drizzle with olive oil.
Add quinoa (for a more firm textured quinoa add during last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking, per reviewers comments), thyme, rosemary and pour in chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 1/2 - 4 hours or LOW 7 - 8 hours.
Remove chicken, let rest 10 minutes then cut into bite size pieces and return to soup. Meanwhile, add in beans, kale, parsley and lemon juice.
Then cover and continue to cook on HIGH heat another 10 - 20 minutes until kale has reached desired doneness. Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese.
Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER QUINOA, CHICKEN AND KALE SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Slow Cooker Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by rbotzl01

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Add chicken to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker, then add onions, celery and garlic, then drizzle with olive oil. Add quinoa (for a more firm textured quinoa add during last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking, per reviewers comments), thyme, rosemary and pour in chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 1/2 - 4 hours or LOW 7 - 8 hours. Remove chicken, let rest 10 minutes then cut into bite size pieces and return to soup. Meanwhile, add in beans, kale, parsley and lemon juice, then cover and continue to cook on HIGH heat another 10 - 20 minutes until kale has reached desired doneness. Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese.

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, kale, and spinach.
If you don't have quinoa on hand, you can substitute rice or barley.
To make the soup more creamy, blend a portion of the cooked soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
For a thicker soup, add more quinoa or vegetables.
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker quinoa, chicken, and kale soup is a healthy and flavorful meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its protein-packed quinoa, tender chicken, and nutritious vegetables, this soup is a surefire hit with the whole family. Enjoy!