Chicken Oat Groat Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked whole oat groats
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green peas, thawed
• 1/3 cup fresh basil

Recipe

• 1 combine 2 1/2 cups of water and groats in a saucepan; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 45 min or until done. do not over cook. drain.
• 2 heat oil in pan over medium heat. add onion, celery and carrot; saute until tender.
• 3 add zucchini and garlic; saute 2 minute.
• 4 add cooked oat groats, broth and next 5 ingredients. simmer 10 minute.
• 5 stir in basil and peas.