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24) Spiced Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Optional: grated Parmesan or plain yogurt for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add quinoa, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in kale or spinach and cook 3–5 minutes until wilted and quinoa is tender.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve with Parmesan or a dollop of yogurt if desired.