Tomato Quinoa Soup

As much as I enjoy eating out, I do occasionally have to cook for myself. I found an easy recipe for a Tomato Qunioa soup after being inspired by the menu for a cafe in the Salem/Peobody area. I came across this recipe upon search for quinoa soups online.

 

Vegetable Soup with Tomato and Quinoa

The quinoa in this vegetable-rich soup adds another texture and nutritious element.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: About 20 minutes

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 small carrot, finely chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. cumin

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth

1/3 cup quinoa

2 ripe, medium tomatoes, diced

1 cup chopped fresh kale

1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place the oil in a pot set over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook 3 to 4 minutes to soften. Mix in the tomato paste, oregano and cumin and cook 1 minute more. Add the stock, quinoa, diced tomato, kale and corn. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, and simmer 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender. Thin the soup with a bit more stock if you find it too thick. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

This was a super easy recipe with tasty results. My roommate said the house smelled just like her house after her father made one of his famous stews. The nice thing about this recipe is you can add pretty much anything you want to it vegetable wise. I want to try adding potatoes next time. It makes quite a bit too so you can usually get at least 2 meals out of it.

-S

 

 

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