Chicken and Quinoa Soup

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups chicken breast, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Lightly spray large pot over medium high heat.  Add onion, celery, carrots and Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes.  Add pressed garlic and cook an additional minute.

Add the chicken broth and quinoa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Partially cover and bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook uncovered about 4 – 5 minutes. Add the chicken and stir through.

Enjoy!