Quinoa Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup carrots - chopped - 1/2 cup celery - chopped - 1/2 cup onions or scallions - chopped - 2 cups water - 3 cups chicken broth or stock - 1/2 cup quinoa - rinsed - 2 cups chicken - cooked and diced - 1/4 cup parsley - chopped fine - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon salt	1

	Quinoa is an excellent addition to a variety of soups. It acts as a thickener, adds flavor, and provides so much nutritional value that even a simple soup made with quinoa can be the basis for a complete meal.   Directions In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery, and ½ cup chopped onions or scallions to the heated oil and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables just start to brown. Stir in 2 cups of water and 3 cups of chicken stock or broth and bring to a boil. Stir in ½ cup of rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of cooked and diced chicken, ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve. This recipe yields approximately 8 one-cup servings.	2