Crock pot Quinoa Soup
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Crock pot Quinoa Soup
Description
Crock pot Quinoa Soup includes foundational soup vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery combined with quinoa and great northern beans for protein and texture. The broth is flavored with garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, simmered slowly in a crock pot to meld the flavors and soften the ingredients. The kale is added in the last minutes to wilt without losing its character. This cooking method results in a rich, satisfying soup with soft tender vegetables and beans, slightly nutty quinoa, and bright greens to finish. It can be served with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to add savory depth. This soup is practical for make-ahead meals and stores well refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped
- 2 celery chopped, stalks
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz can)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or Chicken Broth)
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 can great northern beans 15 oz can - rinsed and drained
- 1 cup kale chopped, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese optional garnish, freshly grated
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the kale and cheese to a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the chopped kale. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the kale is wilted.
- Remove the bay leaves. Serve warm topped with the parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1149mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6646IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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