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Quinoa Soup Recipe

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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.

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Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add Â½ cup chopped carrots, Â½ cup chopped celery, and Â½ cup chopped onions or scallions to the heated oil and sautÃ© 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 Â½ cup of rinsed quinoa, 2 cups of cooked and diced chicken, Â¼ cup finely chopped parsley, Â½ teaspoon garlic powder, Â½ teaspoon black pepper, and Â½ 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.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serving Description: 1 cup

Servings: 8

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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

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