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Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Full recipe at cookieandkate.com

Utensils needed:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 to 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, like zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes or butternut squash
  • 6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • Scant 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well in a fine mesh colander (use less for a lighter, more broth-y soup)
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup or more chopped fresh kale or collard greens, tough ribs removed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
  • Optional garnish: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Overview

Prep Time:
15 m
Cook Time:
45 m
Total Time:
1 h

Category

Soup

Cuisine

American

Occasion

Fall, Winter

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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