Description
Warm up with this nourishing Quinoa Soup with Kale and Potatoes, a hearty blend of vibrant greens, tender potatoes, and protein-packed quinoa. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting bowl is bursting with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 300g), cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Dice the onion and cube the potatoes. Chop the kale into manageable pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes & Broth: Incorporate cubed potatoes, then pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Quinoa & Seasonings: Rinse quinoa under cold water, add it to the pot along with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for another 15–20 minutes.
- Finish with Kale: Add chopped kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking to maintain its color and texture.
- Taste & Adjust Seasoning: Remove bay leaves, taste the soup, and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg