Name: Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large carrots, sliced or diced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 1/4 head of cabbage, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, cut in half and sliced; 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes with juices; 2 cans (14 oz.) beans of choice, drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup dry quinoa; 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence or 1 teaspoon each thyme and rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); 6 cups water or vegetable broth; Mineral salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Description

A nourishing and hearty Vegetable Quinoa Soup packed with vibrant vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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2 large carrots, sliced or diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, diced
1/4 head of cabbage, chopped
2 medium zucchini, cut in half and sliced
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes with juices
2 cans (14 oz.) beans of choice, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup dry quinoa
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence or 1 teaspoon each thyme and rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
6 cups water or vegetable broth
Mineral salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

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Instructions

For Slow Cooker: Place all ingredients in a 5-6 quart crockpot, starting with carrots and ending with liquids. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-5 hours. Season to taste before serving.
For Instant Pot: Set your Instant Pot to SAUTE, adding oil or water first. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes. Add herbs and garlic during the last minute. Stir in quinoa, beans, cabbage, zucchini, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and broth. Seal the lid and set to HIGH pressure for 3 minutes, letting it naturally release for 10 minutes. Season to taste.
For Stovetop: Heat oil in a large pot, then add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, bringing to a boil. Cover and let simmer for 35 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with crusty bread and optional avocado.

Notes

Don’t skimp on the seasoning! Proper seasoning at the end can elevate the flavors, so taste as you go.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking, Instant Pot, Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 240
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg