LEMON CHICKEN SOUP WITH QUINOA

Lemon Chicken Soup With Quinoa image

This delicious and healthy chicken soup has a tangy bonus: lemon juice. It's also very easy to put together and makes a big batch. I like to freeze in individual containers for a quick lunch.

Provided by DeliciousAsItLooks

Categories Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
12 cups chicken broth
1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breast (raw or cooked)
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
6 tablespoons lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chopped fresh Baby Spinach

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the carrots, celery and onion in the olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, quinoa, lemon juice and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender, 20 minutes.
Add spinach and cook until tender.

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