Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup

by Ashlen Leonard on Apr 13, 2020 (updated May 28, 2025)

Perfect for those nights that you need a little extra warmth, this hearty and fresh soup will be sure to satisfy your taste buds.

This simple recipe packs ample protein that will stick with you to help keep you full during all of this craziness and uncertainty. How about creating a fun quarantine activity with your family and whipping up a batch to enjoy?!

Not only is it delicious the day of, but this soup freezes very well, making it perfect for those minimal effort meal times, whenever needed.

Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Author: Ashlen Leonard

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium white onion, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, and onion for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour in chicken stock. Add bay leaves and stir.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the soup and stir until incorporated.
Bring mixture to a boil and pour in quinoa.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
Add chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Portion out desired amount, serve hot and enjoy!