Best 3 Vegetable Soup With Quinoa Recipes

Vegetable soup with quinoa is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious option. The quinoa adds a nutty flavor and a boost of protein, fiber and minerals, making it a filling and satisfying meal. This article will provide you with a simple and delicious recipe for vegetable soup with quinoa, as well as some tips and variations to make it your own.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a hearty soup with lots of vegetables and kidney beans. Quick and easy.

Provided by GIMESUN

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 pinch dried thyme
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
½ cup quinoa
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add parsley, basil, bay leaf, thyme, chicken broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, 10 minutes.
Stir cabbage, kidney beans, and quinoa into the soup. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, 30 minutes. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1922.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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

Ingredients

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

ECUADOREAN QUINOA AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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I have tried several recipes using quinoa and never liked any of them until this one. It is important to rinse this grain very, very well to get rid of the bitter taste. This is an adapted Moosewood recipe.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced potato
1 cup chopped red bell peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water (I prefer vegetable stock) or 3 cups vegetable stock (I prefer vegetable stock)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup diced zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Rinse the quinoa very well in a fine mesh strainer under running water; set aside to drain.
Heat the oil in a large soup pot.
Add in the onions and salt; cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes--stir every now and then.
Add in the drained quinoa, potatoes, bell pepper, coriander, cumin, oregano, pepper, vegetable stock, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add in the zucchini; cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Add in the lemon juice; stir to combine.
Serve.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, roast your vegetables before adding them to the soup.
Add a variety of vegetables to your soup for a more nutritious and flavorful dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and spinach.
If you don't have any quinoa on hand, you can substitute another grain, such as rice or barley.
To make your soup more creamy, add a cup of coconut milk or cream cheese.
Season your soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Vegetable soup with quinoa is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. This soup is packed with vegetables, quinoa, and flavor, and it is sure to warm you up from the inside out. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this vegetable soup with quinoa a try. You won't be disappointed!