Chicken Oat Groat Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; saute until tender.
Add zucchini and garlic; saute 2 minute.
Add cooked oat groats, broth and next 5 ingredients. Simmer 10 minute.
Stir in basil and peas.