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Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and nutritious soup combining vegetables, quinoa, and beans for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 unit onion, diced
  • 3 units carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, raw
  • 1 can (14 oz.) white beans, strained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1 parmesan rind parmesan rind
  • 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in quinoa, beans, and tomatoes; then add broth and water. Add bay leaf and parmesan rind.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach and cook 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf and parmesan rind before serving.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and add more water or broth if needed.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: quinoa