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Hearty Quinoa Soup
Hearty Quinoa Soup combines red lentils, quinoa, and a flavorful blend of cumin, ginger, and turmeric for a nourishing bowl. Cooked with sautéed onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and kale, it has a rich texture balancing tender grains and soft vegetables. The addition of diced tomatoes and warm spices adds depth, making it well-suited for cooler days or when craving a filling, wholesome soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped
- 3 celery chopped, ribs
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1/2 cup red lentils dry
- 1/2 cup quinoa dry
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste, fine sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 4 cups water
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes , with juices
- 2 cups kale chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic, cumin, ginger, and turmeric, and stir for another minute, just until fragrant.
- Add in the lentils, quinoa, water, salt, several grinds of black pepper, and tomatoes, with their juices, and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and cover the pot to let everything simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Once the lentils and vegetables are very tender, stir in the chopped kale and cook until it's wilted, just a few minutes. Season with additional salt, if desired, and serve warm. For a thinner soup, you can also add more water and season to taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Nutrition estimate applies to a 1/6 serving, roughly one heaping cup.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add water after reheating if a thinner soup consistency is preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
489mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7353IU
(147%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7353IU | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.