Recipes

Quinoa Veggie Soup

Ingredients:

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 2/3 cup quinoa

* 1 cup 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 organic vegetable broth

* 3 1/2 cups water

* 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

* 1/4 cup spinach leaves, chopped

* salt and pepper to taste

* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish


Directions:

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 spinach. 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.