Healthy and Satisfying Quinoa Vegetable Soup With Microgreens [Vegan]

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This quinoa soup is amazing. Filled with flavorful vegetables and great sources of protein like quinoa, this is an excellent soup for every day, and a great way to get a good dose of vitamins.

Healthy and Satisfying Quinoa Vegetable Soup With Microgreens [Vegan]

Calories

293

Serves

Cook Time

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1 medium to large onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 to 2 cups chopped seasonal veggies like zucchini, bell pepper or cauliflower
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 cup quinoa
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
Pinch red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh kale
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Garnish with micro greens

Preparation

In a large soup pot melt oil. Once hot add in the onion, celery and carrot. Cook for 3-5 minutes and season generously with pink salt. Then add in the garlic and thyme. Mix well and cook for another minute.
Add in the diced tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable broth, water, bay leaves and crushed red pepper. Season with pink salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Bring to a bowl and then lower to a simmer, leave partially covered. Cook for about 25 minutes until quinoa is soft, then add in the beans and mix. Next add in the kale and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Nutritional Information

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Hi, I am Cara Carin! On my blog, Cara’s Kitchen, I share healthy recipes and fun stories about living a plant-based lifestyle! I believe that the food we eat effects so many facets of life and a healthy planet begins with a healthy plate. My goal is to inspire people to eat more plants today then they did yesterday!