Quinoa Vegetable Soup – Homemade soup that is gluten free and very easy to prepare

Category: Blog, Recipes • May 2 2017

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

quinoa soup

Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Total Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Total Time to Eat: 65 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup quinoa, well rinsed
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup green pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions:

To cook the quinoa:

  • rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water
  • Add quinoa, 2 cups water and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes
  • Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed
  • Remove from heat and fluff with a fork

In a heavy-bottomed stockpot:

  • Heat the olive oil in large over medium-low heat
  • Once hot, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes
  • Add the garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring
  • Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and basil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes
  • Stir in the cooked quinoa and season with salt and pepper, to taste
  • Serve warm

Enjoy the Quinoa Vegetable Soup!.

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