Once cooked, oat groats possess a resilient bite similar to that of wheat berries. They add a delightful textural contrast to the other elements of this hearty and satisfying soup. From Cooking Light.
Ingredients: [‘water’, ‘whole oat groats’, ‘olive oil’, ‘onions’, ‘celery’, ‘carrot’, ‘zucchini’, ‘garlic cloves’, ‘chicken broth’, ‘cooked chicken’, ‘green beans’, ‘fresh thyme’, ‘salt’, ‘diced tomatoes’, ‘frozen peas’, ‘fresh basil’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“2 1/2 cups water”,”1 cup whole oat groats”,”1 tablespoon olive oil”,”1 1/2 cups onions, chopped “,”1 cup celery, chopped “,”3/4 cup carrot, chopped “,”1 cup zucchini, diced “,”2 garlic cloves, minced “,”4 cups chicken broth”,”2 cups cooked chicken, chopped “,”1 cup green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces “,”2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped “,”1/2 teaspoon salt”,”1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained “,”1 cup frozen peas”,”1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped “]
Number of Servings: 6
Steps: [‘Combine 2 1/2 c water and groats in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil.’, ‘Reduce heat, and simmer 45 mins or until tender(do not overcook). Drain; wipe pan with paper towel.’, ‘Heat oil in pan over med-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; saute 8 mins or until tender.’, ‘Add zucchini and garlic; saute 2 minutes’, ‘Add cooked groats, broth, and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.’, ‘Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in peas and basil.’]