Chicken soup - perfect to warm you during the winter months!

Chicken soup is the perfect winter weather food.  It also seems to cure all sorts of cold symptoms.  I left out noodles to keep this gluten free but feel free to add noodles, rice, quinoa or any other grain you desire.  This also freezes well and I usually keep a few single servings in my freezer for those days when I'm not feeling 100%.  As with any recipe, this is just a suggestion. Try to use as many organic ingredients as possible but especially the chicken, broth and greens (kale or spinach if used) Feel free to add or subtract ingredients and share what you ENJOY!

Ingredients:
2-3 pounds of organic chicken breasts, blanched and cut into small pieces
1 T organic extra virgin olive oil
2-10 cloves of garlic, sliced
large organic onion, chopped
8oz package of organic baby bella mushrooms, sliced
small bag of organic baby carrots, cut into thirds
dash cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1 t dried organic oregano
1 t dried dill
 (and any other herbs you'd like)
can of organic canallini/white beans, rinsed and drained (I often use 2-3 cans)
1 bag frozen organic peas (I often add frozen organic kale or spinach as well)
2 T
dried seaweed wakeme (helps the body digest beans and adds much needed iodine and other trace minerals)
6 cups organic chicken broth (this is for 3 pounds of chicken and stew like/thicker consistency - use less for 2 pounds of chicken or more for a soup like consistency)

1) Boil a large pot of salted water (enough to fully cover chicken breasts).  Once the water is rapidly boiling, add chicken breasts and cook until chicken breasts float in the water (approximately 5-10 minutes depending on size)
2) Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.  Cut up vegetables and add onion to warm oil. Allow to cook for a few minutes until translucent.  Add sliced garlic and cook for a few minutes.  Add in the broth, mushrooms, carrots and herbs.  Bring mixture to a boil.  Reduce and simmer for a few minutes or until the carrots are tender.
3) Add chicken, beans, and peas.  Bring to a boil and serve hot.
4) ENJOY!