Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup quinoa
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 head cabbage, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the vegetable oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. stir in the quinoa, carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. cook for a few minutes, until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
• pour in the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, and cabbage. increase heat to high and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium and simmer until the quinoa and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. garnish with parsley before servings.