Green Lentil & Quinoa Soup
There is nothing like a big bowl of soup to warm you up on a chilly day. This Green Lentil & Quinoa Soup is as hearty as it is healthy and easy to make. A one pot soup made easy!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup quinoa uncooked
- 3/4 Cup green lentils soaked
- 2 Carrots diced
- 1 Leek ends trimmed and chopped
- Green beans cut into 3 inch pieces
- 8 1/2 Cups vegetable stock
- 1/3 Cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves crushed
- 3 Bay leaves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- Small bunch fresh chopped chives to serve
Instructions
- In a large pot set over medium to high heat, add the olive oil, garlic and leeks. Stir for a minute and leave to cook stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the leeks are soft and slightly browned.
- Add the bay leaves and stir to coat completely and fry them for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the carrots, beans, quinoa, lentils, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir really well and leave over the high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add all the stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and leave to cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the soup has cooked, remove lid, add the vinegar and bring back to a gentle simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chives and extra black pepper.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Green Lentil & Quinoa Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 233
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1935mg84%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 4362IU87%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.