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Quinoa Potato Soup with Super Greens

A warmly nourishing soup with a nutrient-packed "super greens" combination of broccoli, kale, and spinach!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 medium bowls
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 large gold potato (about 1.5 cups diced)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup white quinoa* (uncooked)
  • 1/2 bunch kale (about 2 cups chopped)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (about 2 oz.)
  • 1 tsp. dried basil (or other seasoning/herb)

Instructions

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  1. Dice onion.
  2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. veggie broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
  3. Meanwhile, mince garlic. Dice carrot and potato. Cut broccoli into small florets.
  4. When onion is translucent, add garlic, carrot, and dried basil. Sauté 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, potato, and broccoli. Increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
  6. Once boiling, add quinoa (rinsed well and drained). Reduce heat to a light simmer and cover. Cook for about 20-25 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, roughly chop spinach. Chop/tear kale into bite-sized pieces, large stems removed.
  8. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in kale and spinach. Salt to taste.

Notes

  • *Thickness: I enjoy my soups thick + hearty. Decrease the quinoa to 1/3 cup for a thinner soup. (Or simply add more vegetable broth as desired.)
  • Variations: Add celery, green beans, mushroom, zucchini, peas, corn, fresh herbs, etc.
  • Variations: Add celery, green beans, mushroom, zucchini, peas, corn, fresh herbs, etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 577mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3887IU (78%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 577mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3887IU 78%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.