Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (30 mL)
  • 1 cup onion, diced (250 mL)
  • 1 cup celery, diced (250 mL)
  • 1 cup white button mushrooms, chopped (250 mL)
  • 34 cup quinoa (185 mL)
  • 1 12 cups chicken broth (375 mL)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (5 mL)
  • 14 teaspoon dried marjoram (1 mL)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (15 mL)
  • 14 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (60 mL) (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion, celery and mushrooms until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the quinoa, broth, bay leaf, poultry seasoning and marjoram.
  • Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and leave on the burner for 7 more minutes without removing the cover.
  • Toss in the parsley and bacon (if using).
  • Season with salt and pepper.