quinoa vegetable soup

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, diced
• ◾1 yellow onion, diced
• ◾5 cloves garlic, minced
• ◾2 stalks celery, diced
• ◾1 can stewed tomatoes
• ◾1 cup prepared lentils
• ◾1/2 cup dry quinoa
• ◾2 cups fresh spinach
• ◾2 cups vegetable broth
• ◾3 cups water
• ◾1 tbsp. olive oil
• ◾1 tsp. basil
• ◾1 tsp. garlic
• ◾1/2 tsp. parsley
• ◾sprinkle of paprika
• ◾salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Directions: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add your garlic, onion, and celery, stirring frequently over medium high heat. Once the onion is translucent (~5 minutes), add your carrots and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often. After your carrots begin to get tender, add your vegetable broth, water, lentils, and tomatoes. Add your spices and stir. After a few minutes, add your spinach and allow it to wilt. Lastly, add your quinoa, lower your heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving.