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Squash-Quinoa Soup
Ingredients
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12
ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/3
cup finely chopped shallot or onion
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2
teaspoons olive or canola oil
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2
14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1
5 1/2 ounce can apricot nectar
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1
pound butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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3/4
cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
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1
teaspoon ground cumin
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2
small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
In saucepan cook chicken and shallot in hot oil over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until shallots are tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth, apricot nectar, squash, quinoa, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add zucchini. Cover and cook 10 minutes more or until squash and quinoa are tender. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Makes 6 (1-1/3 cup) servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Squash-Quinoa Soup)
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 226,
- Protein (gm) 19,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 31,
- Fat, total (gm) 4,
- Cholesterol (mg) 33,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 7,
- Vitamin A (IU) 7531,
- Vitamin C (mg) 19,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 8,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 40,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
- Sodium (mg) 454,
- Potassium (mg) 678,
- Calcium (DV %) 71,
- Iron (DV %) 3,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I agree that it turned out very thick but was very delicious. I couldn't find apricot nectar at the store, so I added 2-3 tablespoons of Apricot Jam instead and 4 extra oz of chicken broth. It has a wonderful flavor!
1/19/2012 06:14:31 PM Report AbuseTurned out more like a thick soup/grain dish, but it was delicious! And easy to do to!
11/15/2010 06:11:43 PM Report Abuse