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Quinoa Soup Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings
    • Calories: 243
    • Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 587mg
    • Carbohydrates: 16g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 20g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Quinoa Soup Recipe

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Chicken sausage and lean pork loin give this quinoa soup a satisfying boost of flavor and high protein. If you don't want a spicy kick to your soup, just omit the crushed red pepper.

Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 6 cups water
    • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
    • 9 ounces cooked pork loin, cubed
    • 3 chicken sausages (3 oz each)
    • 1 chicken bouillon cube
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Preparation

    • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is softened.
    • Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove chicken sausages and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
    • Return chicken sausage back to pot and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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