peruvian chicken soup

4 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on May 7, 2018

I found this in a magazine and it sounded right up my alley! Parsley can be used instead of cilantro!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 - 1 small jalapeño, without seeds and ribs
  • 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
  • 1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 8 ounces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • limes, for serving
  • avocado, (optional garnish)
  • crushed tortilla chips, (optional garnish)

How To Make peruvian chicken soup

  • Step 1
    In blender, combine jalapeño, onion, celery, garlic, parsley and oil. Pulse until mixture is a uniform green color.
  • Step 2
    Put green sauce into pot and cook over medium for about a minute. Then add chicken stock and quinoa. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cut chicken breast into rough quarters and add to pot. Cook an additional 10 minutes until chicken and quinoa are cooked.
  • Step 4
    Remove chicken onto cutting board and use forks to shred. Put shredded chicken and peas back into pot, cook a few more minutes. Correct seasoning. Serve with lime wedges. Garnish with chopped avocado and crushed tortilla chips, if desired!

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Category: Chicken Soups
Keyword: #cilantro
Keyword: #quinoa
Keyword: #parsley
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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