Quinoa-Vegetable Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 carrots, peeled and diced4 stalks celery, diced4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 small yams, peeled and diced8 cups of hot water2 tablespoons vegan vegetable-flavor broth powder1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed1 medium-size summer squash1/2 spinach, well washed and chopped
In a 6-quart stockpot, saute the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and yams in the olive oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Dissolve the broth powder in the hot water, pour over the softened vegetables, and bring to a simmer.
Add the quinoa to the pot. Let cook until the quinoa starts to plump and soften, about 15 minutes.
Add the squash and spinach at the end of the quinoa cooking time, and cook just until the vegetables are softened and wilted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYAN8669.
Dissolve the broth powder in the hot water, pour over the softened vegetables, and bring to a simmer.
Add the quinoa to the pot. Let cook until the quinoa starts to plump and soften, about 15 minutes.
Add the squash and spinach at the end of the quinoa cooking time, and cook just until the vegetables are softened and wilted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYAN8669.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 172.4
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 44.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 28.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
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