Best 7 Garlic Soup With Quinoa And Snap Peas Recipes

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Garlic soup with quinoa and snap peas is a delectable and nourishing soup that combines the savory flavors of garlic, the nutty texture of quinoa, and the sweet crunch of snap peas. This hearty soup is a perfect meal for a cold winter day or a light and healthy lunch. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making it a great choice for those looking to boost their immune system or maintain a healthy diet. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC SOUP WITH QUINOA AND SNAP PEAS



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Traditional garlic soup might include pasta, potatoes or toasted bread. I decided I wanted more protein and less refined grain for this last-minute dinner, so I used some leftover quinoa that I had in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
6 garlic cloves, minced or sliced
4 small or 2 large sage leaves
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
2 eggs
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 1/3 cups cooked quinoa, warmed

Steps:

  • Combine the stock or water, garlic, sage leaves and salt in a heavy saucepan or soup pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until the flavor of the garlic is no longer sharp. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add the snap peas to the simmering soup, and simmer two to three minutes until crisp but tender.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl with the olive oil. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of hot soup. Take the soup off the heat, then whisk the tempered eggs into the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Place 1/3 cup of quinoa in each soup bowl. Ladle in the soup and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1143 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPLIT PEA QUINOA SOUP



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A hearty split pea soup with veggies, quinoa, and tofu. Serve with chunks of bread.

Provided by floyd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 1h47m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups diced extra-firm tofu
2 carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
⅓ cup chopped broccoli florets
¼ head red cabbage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried savory
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
1 pound dried split peas
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup red quinoa
1 ancho chile pepper (dried poblano pepper)
1 dried cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
water, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add tofu; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and broccoli; cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage, garlic, parsley, savory, and rosemary; cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken stock into the pot. Add split peas, spinach, quinoa, whole ancho chile pepper, whole cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until split peas soften and break down, about 1 hour. Add water if soup appears too thick.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper. Discard ancho chile pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 19.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 751.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

QUINOA AND CHICKPEA SOUP



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All the goodness and protein of a grain and a pulse combined, with a lovely tomato taste and rich texture.

Provided by Bunny Erica

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 liter stock
50 g quinoa, rinsed and toasted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander
1 can cooked chickpeas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in olive oil until soft.
  • Add garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes stirring continuously.
  • Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, stock and quinoa and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add parsley, coriander and lemon juice and blend with a hand blender.
  • Add the chick peas, serve when they are warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.6

HEARTY GARLIC AND SNAP PEA SOUP



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I love garlic soup with onions and potatoes! That being said; I don't like the flavor of the fennel fronds or the fennel bulb. However, am printing this the way I found it, with a few tweaks here & there.The sugar snap peas were nice and fresh and gave the dish a wonderful flavor! BHG online.It's just that I am with the Cubans, they don't like licorice either!

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 49m

Yield 8 side dish servings, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 garlic cloves, chopped (or 2 spring garlic bulbs, chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 lb yukon gold potato, quartered
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water
1 medium fennel bulb, thinly slivered (fronds reserved, if using, we didn't use)
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh snipped fennel leaves (we subbed with parsley)
plain yogurt (optional) or sour cream
olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook garli and a pinch or two of crushed red peppers in 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium heat for 1 minute; remove garlic.
  • Add onion and cook until tender.
  • Add potatoes, chicken broth, and water.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cook, covered, 15 to 18 minutes, or until potatoes are tende; cool soup slightly.
  • Using a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to saucepan.
  • Add fennel and peas.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Top with fennel fronds.
  • Spoon on yogurt and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Makes 8 side-dish servings or 4 main-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 388.7, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8

PEA SOUP WITH QUINOA



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This soup is low in fat, high in fiber, and has a fantastically fresh flavor and wonderful texture. Best of all, it's so simple to make. -Jane Hacker Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain yogurt, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in peas and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in a blender; return to pan. Stir in quinoa, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION



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Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE SOUP WITH QUINOA



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This soup is made mostly of alkaline vegetables and is great for a detox. I crumble brown rice crackers on it before serving.

Provided by HDKMN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
10 green chile peppers, seeded and minced
8 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
½ cup quinoa
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir in onions, bell peppers, carrot, celery, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix in crushed tomatoes and green chile peppers. Pour in broth, chickpeas, and quinoa. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Mix corn into the soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve in bowls and top with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 592 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a stronger flavor and aroma than jarred or powdered garlic. If you don't have fresh garlic on hand, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for each clove of fresh garlic.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Choose a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Cook the quinoa separately: Quinoa cooks quickly, so it's best to cook it separately from the soup. This will prevent the quinoa from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Season to taste: Once the soup is finished, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.

Conclusion:

This garlic soup with quinoa and snap peas is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. The soup is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this garlic soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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