CROCKPOT QUINOA, CHICKEN, AND KALE SOUP

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Delicious and nutritious! Found this on Pinterest, edited for my preferences. Quinoa makes it hearty and filling. The chicken was soooo tender, it just fell apart! I never used kale before but couldn't really taste it in this- I don't like cooked spinach in soup but I did like the kale! Could be topped with shredded parmesan cheese. Also, I like to freeze some of the leftovers in serving size ziploc bags.

Provided by J-Lynn

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces chicken breasts, raw
1 cup onions or 1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery or 2 stalks celery, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup quinoa, soaked
10 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups packed kale, chopped (thick ribs discarded)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 6 or 7 quart crockpot; add onion, celery, and garlic.
  • Add drained quinoa and pour in chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 3-4 hours, or LOW 7-8 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred; return to soup.
  • Add in beans, kale, seasonings, and lemon juice; taste and adjust seasonings to preference; cover and cook on high for 30 minutes more, until kale is tender.

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