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Quinoa Chicken Soup with Lemon and Dill

Quinoa Chicken Soup with Lemon and Dill

This quick, easy and healthy soup features juicy rotisserie chicken, crisp snow peas, and nourishing quinoa that are all brightened up with the flavors of fresh lemon and dill.30 Minute Chicken SoupMy Better Half is out of town for the night which means my kiddies get to choose the dinner. I know what is coming…requests for chicken nuggets, macaroni, or grilled cheese.

Grilled cheese wins the vote.

I, however, am not jumping on this cheesy train tonight. And my rear side will thank me later.

With this gloomy and cold winter weather, I am constantly craving a warm, comforting, scrumptious bowl of soup. It’s “soup weather” after all, am I right?

So, while the kids will be scarfing down some greasy grilled cheese sammies, this mama will be giving chicken soup a fresh and fabulous makeover in just 30 minutes.30 Minute Chicken SoupI start sautéing my onion and garlic in some olive oil until tender and translucent. Once the chicken stock is added and brought to a high heat, I toss in my diced potatoes and quinoa.

While I wait for my potatoes to get tender and the quinoa to cook, I grab my rotisserie chicken. My meat obsessed Boy is awake from his cheese coma and preys on the chicken too, leaving me just enough to tear apart 2 cups for my soup.

I toss in my snow peas and add the chicken to the pot, lowering the heat and cooking for about 5 minutes.30 Minute Chicken Soup

30 Minute Chicken SoupIt is just about ready and is looking so fresh and tasty. I toss in my diced tomatoes, my fresh dill, and my lemon zest.30 Minute Chicken SoupThe lemon and dill give the soup a brightness that reminds me of spring days to come. Though that stinkin’ Groundhog seems to tell us otherwise.

To serve, I give it an extra dose of fresh squeezed lemon juice over the top, making the soup even more vibrant for this gloomy winter night.30 Minute Chicken Soup

30 Minute Chicken SoupWhat’s a soup without some crusty bread, so I serve this with a fresh toasted slice spread with creamy mascarpone and cracked pepper.30 Minute Chicken Soup

30 Minute Chicken SoupMy steaming bowl of soup is delicious and the veggies are perfectly cooked with a crisp pop to them. Even my girls request a bowl to accompany their grilled cheese. 30 Minute Chicken Soup

30 Minute Chicken Soup

30 Minute Chicken SoupThe soup is hearty and healthy and bursting with bright flavor in just 30 minutes. And there are plenty of leftovers for lunch tomorrow!30 Minute Chicken SoupLooking for another quick and easy soup? Try my Weeknight White Chicken Chili or my 30 Minute Chicken Parm Soup.

Do you have a 30 minute soup?

Quinoa Chicken Soup with Lemon and Dill

This quick, easy and healthy soup features juicy rotisserie chicken, crisp snow peas, and nourishing quinoa that are all brightened up with the flavors of fresh lemon and dill.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced then roughly chopped)
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup or about 1 large red potato (diced into small chunks)
  • 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas (cut in half)
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (torn into small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato (seeds removed and diced)
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • juice of one lemon slice for serving
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes or until onion and garlic is tender and translucent.
  3. Add chicken stock and bring heat to a medium-high.
  4. Add potatoes and quinoa and cook in the broth for 15- 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and quinoa is done.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in chicken and sugar snap peas and cook 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomato, dill, and lemon zest.
  7. When served, squeeze the juice of one lemon slice over the top of the soup.

Be sure not to overcook the snow peas. You want them to maintain their bright green color.
Serve with toasted bread and mascarpone, if desired.
Try substituting the snow peas with spinach or kale for a different twist.

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  1. Ina @ Crafty For Home says

    March 29, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    Love quinoa, dill and lemon, perfect combo, freshen up the day when we have a cold! Yummm.

    Reply
  2. Brandi Michel says

    March 22, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    I am a total soup fanatic! This is a perfect soup for me and I’ll totally be trying this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Deborah Hunter Kells says

    March 21, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    Red & green together – my fave – always looks so appetizing. Snow peas a fave for me. Looks yum!

    Reply
  4. Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says

    March 21, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    This sounds awesome! I love quick soups! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Leigh Suznovich says

    March 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    This looks amazing!! So hearty without being heavy.

    Reply
  6. Amanda Martin says

    March 21, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Sounds so good and hearty! I’m a fan of anything with dill.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 21, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Love all the flavors and textures in there!

    Reply
  8. Riva Treasure says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:17 am

    Saving this recipe! It sounds sooooo good! I think the dill would be the perfect touch. YUM!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      March 21, 2018 at 10:24 am

      Thanks! The dill and lemon together really make this soup pop!

      Reply
  9. Teresa says

    June 28, 2017 at 9:57 am

    This looks so delicious! I definitely need to try it!

    Reply
  10. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    June 27, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    WOW – looks dill-lightful 😀 This flavor combination sounds like a total winner.

    Reply
  11. Kate says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I never would’ve thought to add quinoa to a soup. I’ll definitely have to give this a try.

    x Kate

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      April 25, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      This was the first time I tried quinoa in my soup too and I really loved it! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  12. Lindsey says

    April 25, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    This sounds so delicious!!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      April 25, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you! Definitely a favorite!

      Reply
  13. Tina says

    April 24, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Ummm, so what time can I come over for dinner? That looks really good- did the kids at least try it?

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      April 25, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Ha! Thanks! 2 out of 3 tried it and loved it too!

      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    March 25, 2017 at 10:47 am

    This sounds so yummy! Warm and comforting, yet bright and zesty. Pinning for later; thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      March 25, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Hi, Amanda! You described this soup perfectly! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    February 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    Made it tonight with fresh chopped Tuscan kale- wonderful soup. Looking forward to trying other olivejude recipes–they are very creative. Thanks Jen

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! So happy to hear you liked the soup! I think I’ll try it with the kale next time too. Are you having thoughts of spring now? LOL

      Reply
  16. Dawn says

    February 8, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    This post was so much fun to read! An it’s the best looking chicken soup makeover I have ever seen 😉

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      February 8, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Ha! I think the soup was pleased with its new look! It was so tasty…you must try!

      Reply

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