Chicken-Kale Lemony Soup (350-425 kcals)

Chicken Kale Soup
4 c. fat-free broth (chicken or veggie)
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
3-4 oz skinless, boneless chicken breat , cut into small strips or cubes
1/4 c. grains (wheat berries [farro], quinoa, couscous, brown rice)
1 bunch leafy greens (kale, collards, chard or spinach)
1 lemon
S&P

Bring your broth and garlic to a boil.  Add your grains* and chicken and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.  Add your greens, and simmer until wilted.  Add the lemon juice from the whole lemon, and season with S&P.  Add the chicken back, and serve.

*Depending on the grain you use, you may have to add some water, and adjust the time to simmer.  eg, wheat berries take an hour to cook, and you lose a lot of moisture.  I add a cup of water, and let garlic broth, water and wheat berries cook for 45 minutes before adding my chicken.  You will need ot make adjustments based on what you use.

This is so simple, and so delicious, it's astounding how so few ingredients can really just knock your socks off.  The grains allow this to be quite filling, and the liquid also really fills you up.  This makes a terrific meal all by itself if you pair it with a simple salad

Calorie count is around 350-425 calories depending on the amount of chicken and which grain you go for.