Light Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 tsp

olive oil, divided

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2

large shallots, minced

1 1/2 cups

diced carrots

1 cup

diced celery

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 cup

cup quinoa

5 1/4 cups

99% fat-free chicken broth

1 cup

frozen green peas

1/3 cup

chopped flat-leaf parsley

Freshly ground black pepper,