Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

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This quinoa and vegetable soup with kidney beans is a hearty, satisfying soup that's easy to make.

Submitted by GIMESUN
Updated on January 29, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ½ cup diced carrot

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 pinch dried thyme

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, parsley, basil, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir cabbage, kidney beans, and quinoa into the soup. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, 30 minutes. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280 Calories
12g Fat
32g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 1923mg 84%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9g 30%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 412mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.