Prepare quinoa in advanec and store in fridge. Easy quinoa is made in the rice cooker. 1 cup of quinoa to 1 1/2 cups of water. Double the recipe and enjoy all week long, or freeze!
Ingredients
1Tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1/2cupcarrots, chopped
1/2cupcelery, chopped
1sweet onion, chopped
salt & pepper
4cupsraw broccoli
2-3garlic cloves
8cupschicken broth
1-2Tbsp.fresh parsley, chopped
1/2teaspoondried thyme
2large chicken breasts, cooked or 3 cups of rotisserie chicken, chopped
2cupscooked quinoa
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Saute the mixture until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add broccoli and garlic, season with more salt and pepper, then saute for 2-3 more minutes. Add the chicken broth, parsley, dried thyme, and bring to a boil.
Add cooked quinoa to the pot and cook for 5 minutes on high; lower heat to medium, then cook for 10 minutes.
Add chopped chicken to the soup; serve with Parmesan cheese.