Chicken Quinoa Soup

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, sliced diagonally
• 2 celery ribs, cut in half length wise, and then sliced diagonally
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cups quinoa, rinsed well
• 1 1/2 cups shredded/chopped cooked chicken
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stock, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, the bay leaf, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and quinoa and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in the chicken and allow to cook a few minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly heated. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy!