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Quinoa Power Soup

Quinoa Power Soup

Experience the invigorating embrace of this Quinoa Power Soup, bursting with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. It's a plant-based marvel, perfect for refueling your body and soul any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or kale
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • A dash of chili flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Prepare aromatics: finely dice onion, carrots, and celery.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for one minute. Stir in oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and undrained diced tomatoes. Add rinsed quinoa and cannellini beans. Bring to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted. Add fresh parsley and adjust seasonings to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove saponins. Bloom spices for enhanced flavor. Adjust consistency with broth or water when reheating. Store in airtight containers.