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Chicken, Spinach, and Quinoa Soup
PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 235 min
A comforting broth-based soup loaded with shredded chicken, quinoa, and fresh spinach.
This deeply nourishing soup is designed as a foundational meal for couples preparing to conceive. The combination of leafy spinach and quinoa delivers a strong dose of folate, essential for building her protective stores and ensuring healthy sperm DNA development for him over his ~74-day cycle. Lean whole-food protein from the chicken supports steady energy and cellular building blocks for both partners.
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One serving≈440 kcal · 37 g protein
Calories440 kcal
Protein37 g
Carbs43 g · 6.3g sugar
Fat14 g · 2.3g sat
Fiber7.1 g
Sodium2,584 mg
Folate178 mcg DFE
Iron4.2 mg
Calcium136 mg
Choline137 mg
Iodine89 mcg
Vitamin D5.6 IU
Vitamin B120.5 mcg
DHA + EPA16 mg
Zinc2.8 mg
from its ingredients
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz chicken breast, cut into chunks
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup quinoa, rinsed
½ tsp dried thyme
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lemon
Method
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2Stir in the garlic and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3Add the chicken breast chunks, chicken broth, and rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil.
- 4Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the quinoa is tender.
- 5Remove the chicken chunks, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- 6Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice before serving.
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