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Learn how to save money, reduce waste, and enjoy healthy, tasty meals! image: https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/hubfs/AFD%20Blog/Blog%20Articles/Blog%2024%20%E2%80%93%20Chicken%20Soup/AF%20blog%20024%20Feature-1.png --- [![Company Logo](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hub/8124098/hubfs/Logo/white-logo.png?width=442&height=208&name=white-logo.png)](https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/) [![Company Logo](https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AF%20Branding/Active%26Fit_RGB_1.jpg?width=300&height=62&name=Active%26Fit_RGB_1.jpg) white-logo](https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/) Search Site Search # Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Soup [Envelope](mailto:?body=https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/tag/nutrition/chicken-soup) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/tag/nutrition/chicken-soup) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/tag/nutrition/chicken-soup) Dec 8, 2025 ### Whip together this hearty chicken vegetable and quinoa soup for a comforting dose of nutrition—perfect for recovery. When you’re bouncing back from a tough winter cold, that classic bowl of chicken soup can feel like a warm hug. The same might be said for recovering from a hard workout. But a good chicken soup is more than just comfort food. When it’s packed with fresh veggies and includes a [healthy carb source](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/carbohydrates/art-20045705), like brown rice or quinoa, chicken soup delivers a powerful balance of key nutrients. That combo of lean protein, complex carbs, and antioxidant-rich veggies is a delicious way to speed up your recovery. Making your own soup lets you control the sodium and boost the nutrients by adding plenty of fresh vegetables. And it’s easy to freeze. So make a big batch, and when you don’t have time to cook, you can just thaw a bowl and have a meal in no time. This nutrient-dense recipe is low in calories and packed with protein. It’s the perfect pick-me-up that tastes as good as it makes you feel. ![Two people cooking chicken soup together in a modern kitchen, one stirring a pot on the stove while the other holds a lid and a tablet.](https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AFD%20Blog/Blog%20Articles/Blog%2024%20%E2%80%93%20Chicken%20Soup/Nutrition_Couple%20cooking.jpg?width=510&height=288&name=Nutrition_Couple%20cooking.jpg) #### Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Soup Ingredients: - 5 cups chicken broth - 4 3-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes - 3 medium tomatoes, chopped - ½ tsp. salt - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped - 1 cup zucchini, diced - 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced - 1 cup frozen yellow whole kernel corn - 2 cups quinoa, cooked and warm Directions: Add chicken, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, salt, garlic, and cilantro to a large pot. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, then add zucchini and corn. Cook until chicken is tender and vegetables are done as desired. To serve, add 1/3 cup of quinoa to individual bowls and top with soup. Yield: 6 servings   Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cook Time: 50 minutes   Difficulty: 2 ![A woman in a kitchen holding a pot lid and tasting chicken quinoa soup from a wooden spoon over a blue cooking pot](https://blog.activeandfitdirect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AFD%20Blog/Blog%20Articles/Blog%2024%20%E2%80%93%20Chicken%20Soup/Nutrition_Taste%20Testing.jpg?width=510&height=288&name=Nutrition_Taste%20Testing.jpg) ##### Thanks for reading this article! Ready to take your next step toward an active and fit lifestyle? The Active&Fit Direct™ program (offered through sponsoring organizations and employers) can get you moving! [Learn more and check your eligibility](https://www.activeandfitdirect.com/?&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=af_blog&utm_content=article_widget). 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