Description
Quinoa Soup with Kale and Potatoes is a heartwarming dish that combines the nutty goodness of quinoa, vibrant kale, and creamy potatoes in a flavorful vegetable broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or any day you crave comfort food, this versatile soup is not only nourishing but also easy to customize, making it a favorite in every kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and potatoes; cook until glossy.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add rinsed quinoa; allow to simmer for an additional 15 minutes until quinoa blooms.
- In the last five minutes, stir in chopped kale until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg