Paleo Friendly Chicken & Veggie Detox Soup

• 6 large celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 3 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 quarts chicken cooking stock
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup freshly minced parsley
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas

Add the olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium heat, adding the celery, onion, carrots, garlic and ginger.  Saute for 6 minutes to soften.  Add the apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper and broth.  Season the chicken with 1 tsp. salt and add to the pot.

Increase heat to high to bring the soup to a boil.  Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and set on a cutting board. Add the broccoli, peas and parsley to the soup.   Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the soup.  Season with freshly ground black pepper. Let the soup continue to simmer until the broccoli is cooked, about 10 minutes.

Enjoy!