Lemon Chicken Soup With Quinoa

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 add spinach and cook until tender.