Parsley, long dismissed as a mere garnish, proves itself a flavorful accent. Flat-leaf, or Italian, parsley has a strong, fresh "green" flavor that's the perfect choice for this soup.
This recipe is about as easy as they come. Originally it was Chicken Broth with Pasta and Parsley, but I substituted quinoa for a low-carb protein boost - with the added bonus that the quinoa stands up well for leftovers, unlike the pasta. It's a cinch to whip this up at the last minute for unexpected guests.
Chicken Broth with Quinoa and Parsley
Nutritional Data per serving:
Calories 158
Total Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 779mg
Total Carbohydrates 26.8g
Dietary Fiber 3.4g
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 6.7g
6 cups chicken stock
1 Tbs tomato paste
1/2 lb quinoa, rinsed
2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
Bring stock and tomato paste to a boil.
Add quinoa and cook according to package directions.
Add parsley one minute before quinoa is done.
Serves 4 to 6
Cooks Notes: Like most good soups, this one a a "refrigerator magnet" for any leftovers in the fridge. Toss in any leftover veggies or chicken for a heartier soup. I tossed in a can of tomatoes too.
Freezes well.
This recipe is about as easy as they come. Originally it was Chicken Broth with Pasta and Parsley, but I substituted quinoa for a low-carb protein boost - with the added bonus that the quinoa stands up well for leftovers, unlike the pasta. It's a cinch to whip this up at the last minute for unexpected guests.
Chicken Broth with Quinoa and Parsley
Nutritional Data per serving:
Calories 158
Total Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 779mg
Total Carbohydrates 26.8g
Dietary Fiber 3.4g
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 6.7g
6 cups chicken stock
1 Tbs tomato paste
1/2 lb quinoa, rinsed
2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
Bring stock and tomato paste to a boil.
Add quinoa and cook according to package directions.
Add parsley one minute before quinoa is done.
Serves 4 to 6
Cooks Notes: Like most good soups, this one a a "refrigerator magnet" for any leftovers in the fridge. Toss in any leftover veggies or chicken for a heartier soup. I tossed in a can of tomatoes too.
Freezes well.
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