Description
Creamy quinoa soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a warm and inviting bowl filled with rich flavors and creamy goodness. This nutritious dish combines the nutty taste of quinoa with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for cozy evenings with friends or family. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, this soup not only satisfies your taste buds but also warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt, pepper, and dried thyme to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add vegetable broth and quinoa; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add spinach (or kale) along with salt, pepper, and thyme; stir until greens are wilted.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings like croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg