Chicken Oat Groat Soup

• 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

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.

water, groats, olive oil, onions, celery, carrot, zucchini, garlic, chicken broth, chicken breasts, green beans, thyme, salt, tomatoes, green peas, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-oat-groat-soup-490117 (may not work)