Description
This Quinoa Vegetable Soup is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, hearty quinoa, and unique flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner or healthy meal, its quick preparation makes it ideal for any day.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Small onion, diced
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Medium carrots, peeled and diced
- Ribs celery, diced
- Medium red bell pepper, diced
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Vegetable stock or water
- Italian seasoning
- Quinoa, uncooked, rinsed, and drained
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Cannellini beans, drained
- Kale, chopped
- Fresh parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add tomatoes, stock, Italian seasoning, and quinoa; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until quinoa is tender.
- Stir in Cannellini beans and kale, simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze portions for up to 3 months; reheat gently before serving.
Adjust seasoning just before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg