Recipe Box
Quinoa Veggie Soup
by:
superfoodliving
May 30, 2016
Quinoa Veggie Soup recipe shared by Jenny Travens from SuperFoodsLiving.
Quinoa Veggie Soup
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 15 mins | 35 mins |
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 (32-ounce) container vegetable broth
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Heat oil in a stock-pot over medium heat
- Add the onion, garlic and carrots and sauté until onions are translucent
- Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, beans, broth and seasonings
- Allow soup to come to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft
- Add the cooked quinoa and spinach, stirring well
- Allow soup to simmer for 5 more minutes
- Serve warm
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
1047
Calories
42g
Protein
36g
Fat
160g
Carbs
*Disclaimer: Nutritional values are approximate estimates calculated automatically from user-submitted ingredients. Variations in formatting, ingredient types, or specific brands may cause inaccuracies.
Quinoa is one of those superfoods that will never go out of style. Though referred to frequently as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed or “pseudo-cereal” that is cooked and eaten similarly to a grain.
