quinoa vegetable soup

a dear person in our lives made this for us after our son's birth. here is her/my adaptation. it is delicious!

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2/3 c. quinoa
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
30 oz. (or so) chicken broth
3 1/2 c. water
3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 head savoy cabbage, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
some left-over chicken, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Heat the oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
Pour in the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, cabbage, squash, and chicken. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the quinoa and vegetables are tender, 15 minutes or longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a touch of hot sauce if desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.

compromising health for sanity (how i can do better with this one):
NONE!