Chicken Quinoa Soup

This is a healthy, gluten-free version of chicken soup. The healthy quinoa makes it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

In a large pot, saut onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened

Add diced chicken and cook until browned

Stir in quinoa, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, cumin, salt, and pepper

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is cooked and chicken is tender

Add spinach leaves and lemon juice, stirring until spinach wilts

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot and enjoy