Quinoa And Spinach Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Sauté onion and garlic for 3 - 5 minutes in the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
• Stir in the carrot and spinach, continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add the vegetable broth, chopped tomatoes with their juices, thyme, rosemary and the quinoa. Bring to a low boil, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 more minutes, until heated through.
• Before serving, add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Steps:

• In a small pot, bring broth, dill sprig, lemon peel, and garlic to a boil. Season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; remove dill sprig and lemon peel. Increase heat to medium-high and add quinoa; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the carrots and garlic and continue to sauté until all are golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add 6 cups water, followed by the bouillon cubes, tomatoes, quinoa, beans, curry powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a rapid simmer, then cover and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender.
• Add the spinach and cover. Cook for just a minute or two, until it is wilted, then stir it into the soup. Adjust the consistency with a little more water if the soup is too dense; season with salt and pepper and serve.
• menu suggestions
• For a delicious soup-and-salad meal, pair this with Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179) and serve with fresh whole-grain olive bread or a fresh flatbread such as pita or lavash.
• To complete the meal without using further recipes, serve with vegan cheese quesadillas (use a griddle on the stovetop or bake in a 400°F oven) or simple nachos (tortilla chips topped with melted vegan cheese and, if you'd like, some green chiles), and a salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, peppers, and olives.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 181
• Total Fat: 5g
• Protein: 7.5g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sodium: 280mg