Lemon Chicken Quinoa Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

cooked chicken, cubed or shredded

2 cups

carrot, chopped

1 cup

onion, chopped

1 cup

celery, chopped

6 cups

low-sodium chicken stock

1 cup

milk

1/2 cup

flour or cornstarch

1/2 cup

quinoa, uncooked

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves

garlic, minced

bay leaves

2 tsp

lemon zest, plus fresh lemon, sliced, garnish

1 tsp

tarragon

1 tsp

chives

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes, optional

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper,