Description
- Enjoy a nourishing bowl of Hearty Quinoa Chickpea Soup with Spinach—packed with protein, fiber, and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups bone broth (or chicken broth or vegetable stock)
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ¼ cup quinoa, uncooked and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the mixture for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become soft.
- Add the bone broth, chickpeas, quinoa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Stir well to combine and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer partially covered for 20-25 minutes, allowing the quinoa to cook and the flavors to blend.
- Once ready to serve, stir in the chopped spinach and half-and-half (or heavy cream). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Details: This comforting soup combines wholesome quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. With fresh spinach and a touch of creamy half-and-half, it’s the perfect dish for a nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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