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Crock pot Quinoa Soup
5 from 16 votes

Crock pot Quinoa Soup

Crock pot Quinoa Soup is a slow-cooked, nourishing soup featuring quinoa, vegetables like carrots and celery, beans, and kale. The broth is seasoned with garlic and thyme, providing a gentle herbed background. The kale is added toward the end to retain some texture. This soup makes for a wholesome, comforting dish easily prepared ahead and left to cook slowly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 208 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Add all the ingredients except for the kale and cheese to a 6 quart crock pot. 
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 
  3. Stir in the chopped kale.  Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until the kale is wilted.  
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208

% 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.