Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350

A hearty and creamy soup combining quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables, flavored with Italian seasoning and finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan.

Ingredients

olive oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

vegetables

½ medium onion onion (diced)
3 medium carrots carrots (peeled and diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)

garlic

4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

broth

4 cups bone broth (chicken or vegetable)

canned goods

1 15-ounce can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
1 1/4 cup quinoa (uncooked, rinsed)
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

seasonings

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes red pepper flakes

greens

2 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)

dairy

1 ½ cups half and half (or heavy cream)

salt and pepper

to taste salt and pepper

parmesan cheese

for topping Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot, sauté vegetables and garlic until soft.
Add broth, chickpeas, quinoa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Stir in spinach and cream, then adjust seasonings.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a creamier texture, add more half and half or heavy cream.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: quinoa