Simple ingredients is all it takes to make this nutritious soup so hearty and flavorful. The list of good stuff in this soup is a long one… Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and fiber!
In addition to the beautiful list of veggies, quinoa is a star player here. Quinoa is so friendly and versatile, it just sits back letting others ingredients shine while casually packing a punch with its complete protein and fiber content.
When chopping the zucchini, be sure not to slice too thin so they don’t dissolve. As for the spinach, its a personal preference to chop, however to save time feel free to toss in whole leaf baby spinach.
Try topping with some crouton’s or pumpkin seeds. You might also pair this soup with a small salad or sandwich, but its got enough goodness to stand on its own!
Enjoy!
Loaded Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Simple ingredients is all it takes to make this healthy soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 small carrots, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced in thin ½ rounds
- 1 summer squash, sliced in thin ½ rounds
- 2 cups Spinach, chopped
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas or cannellini beans, drained
- 1 15 oz can fire roasted diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2-3 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Step 1 In a soup pot over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil.
- Step 2 Add minced garlic and onion and saute until translucent, about a couple minutes.
- Step 3 Add in diced celery and carrots, stir to combine and allow to cook for a couple of minutes until veggies slightly soften.
- Step 4 Pour in tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stir to combine.
- Step 5 Add broth, water and quinoa. Allow liquid to come to a boil then turn down to low and cover with a tilted lid, allowing it to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 6 Add chopped zucchini and yellow squash and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Step 7 Add chickpeas, spinach salt, pepper and paprika. Allow to simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve and Enjoy!