Chicken, Quinoa, and Kale Soup

In an effort to try to eat healthier, I'm trying some new recipes with healthy ingredients that I think my family will enjoy.  This one proved to be delicious and healthy, which I was happy about since I am trying to please my husband (who will eat anything, but lets me know if he likes it or not) and three picky kids (who we make eat whatever I cook, even if they say they don't like it).  It's always a win when the ingredients are healthy and everyone enjoys the dish.  The recipe was found on Pinterest, of course, and is adapted from the Cooking Classy blog.  

Ingredients:
5-6 frozen raw chicken breasts
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
7 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper, to taste
15.5 oz. can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups packed Kale, roughly chopped without ribs
1 Tbsp dried parsley
2 Tbsp lemon juice
shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:
1.  Place chicken in 6 quart crock pot.
2.  Add onions, celery, and garlic, then drizzle with olive oil.
3.  Add quinoa, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth.
4.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.  Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
6.  Remove chicken, let rest 10 minutes, cut into bite size pieces and return to soup.
7.  While chicken is resting, add in beans, kale, parsley, and lemon juice, then cover and continue to cook on high heat for another 15 minutes until Kale is done.
8.  Serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese.

Serve with this Homemade Bread recipe.