Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup uncooked quinoa
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlicWashed, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon ground rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼  cup celery stalkWashed, trimmed and diced
¼ cup diced bell pepperWashed, trimmed and diced
½ cup  carrotsPeeled, washed, and sliced
¼ cup onionPeeled, washed, and diced
1 cup  sweet potatoesPeeled, washed, and diced
½ cup fresh or frozen zucchiniWashed, trimmed and diced
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large soup kettle, heat oil to medium high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook until onions are translucent. 
2Stir in rosemary and cumin. 
3Add broth, quinoa, zucchini, parsley, potato and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 20-30 minutes until vegetables and quinoa are tender. Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates