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nutritious quinoa vegetable soup

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Measuring spoons set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add diced zucchini and chopped kale; continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
  • Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

To enhance the flavors in this soup, consider using homemade vegetable broth if possible. Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural coating, which can taste bitter. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference, and feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand.
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