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Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup with Spinach

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 Tbs EVOO divided
  • 1 cup sliced Carrots
  • 1 cup chopped Yellow Onion
  • 1 Garlic Clove chopped
  • 1 Tbs fresh chopped Thyme
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup uncooked Quinoa (I used Ancient Harvest brand)
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh Lemon Juice (approximately 3 Lemons)

Instructions

  1. In 6 qt Dutch Oven add 2 Tbs EVOO and heat over med/high heat
  2. When oil is shimmering add Chicken and cook 5-7 minutes or until cooked all the way through
  3. Remove Chicken and set aside
  4. Add 2 Tbs EVOO to Dutch Oven
  5. Add Carrots, Onion, Garlic, and Thyme
  6. Sauté 3-4 minutes until slightly softened
  7. Add Chicken Broth, Quinoa, Bay Leaves, Salt, and Pepper
  8. Bring to a simmer and cover most of the way with a lid
  9. Simmer 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally
  10. Remove Bay Leaves and discard
  11. Add Chicken and Spinach
  12. Cook with the lid partially on 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally
  13. Add Lemon Juice, stir in and serve
  14. Enjoy!

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