Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup

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missbossypants
missbossypants Posts: 42 Member
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I just made this tonight, and it was a hit with the whole family!

http://breesblisss.blogspot.ca/2013/02/broccoli-spinach-quinoa-soup.html

Only 214 calories per serving, and very filling! :love:
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  • missbossypants
    missbossypants Posts: 42 Member
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    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 onion, chopped fine
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 cup quinoa, rinsed (have we all jumped on the quinoa bandwagon yet?)
    2 teaspoons minced garlic
    8 cups vegetable broth (feel free to use chicken broth instead)
    5 cups chopped broccoli
    1 russet potato, peeled and chopped
    10 ounces Spinach (1 frozen package, thawed and drained)
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

    Okay, here's what you do ...

    Heat olive oil in a large stock pan. Add onion, salt and pepper and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender. Add quinoa and garlic and stir for one to two minutes. Add in vegetable broth, broccoli and potato. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Remove cover and add spinach, salt and peppers. Cook until spinach is wilted.
    Remove from heat, and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a blender and puree in batches. Return to the pan and heat to low, add cheese and cook until melted.
  • NomNomMom
    NomNomMom Posts: 80 Member
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    Yum! This sounds delicious - I really love soup & am always looking for good soup recipes. Although I love cheese I think I'd pass on that and add some chicken breasts in for added protein and then grate a little bit of Romano cheese (for some added zing!) on top when serving. Also, I would not blend it but keep everything as it is. I like my soup with more texture - makes it feel more substantial to eat.
    Thank you for sharing! :smile:
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    Thanks! I might make this for work lunches!
  • yrambot
    yrambot Posts: 17 Member
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    yum! can't wait to try this!!!
  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
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    Hmmm, interesting. I never had quinoa in a soup.

    Should be good. Thank you!
  • cvilain13
    cvilain13 Posts: 18
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    bump!
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
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    yum, bump
  • NikinCilla
    NikinCilla Posts: 129 Member
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    Thanks its getting wet here in Akl Nz & soup be nice for lunch & dinner :)
  • missbossypants
    missbossypants Posts: 42 Member
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    I'm sharing some leftovers with a co-worker today. Can't wait to have my lunch!
  • sjeffr
    sjeffr Posts: 33 Member
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    I just made this tonight, and it was a hit with the whole family!

    http://breesblisss.blogspot.ca/2013/02/broccoli-spinach-quinoa-soup.html

    Only 214 calories per serving, and very filling! :love:
    Looks great, I'm going to try it. Question, how did you figure out the calories per serving? I didnt see it listed with the recipe.
  • eskiadas
    eskiadas Posts: 45 Member
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    bump
  • sn00py0673
    sn00py0673 Posts: 17 Member
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  • missbossypants
    missbossypants Posts: 42 Member
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    I just made this tonight, and it was a hit with the whole family!

    http://breesblisss.blogspot.ca/2013/02/broccoli-spinach-quinoa-soup.html

    Only 214 calories per serving, and very filling! :love:
    Looks great, I'm going to try it. Question, how did you figure out the calories per serving? I didnt see it listed with the recipe.

    I submitted it as a recipe here on mfp, and it did a whole workup of the recipe. Not sure if it's been published yet. Off to search for it!
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
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    Bump!
  • HeatherBittner
    HeatherBittner Posts: 296 Member
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    How many servings does this make?
  • lucypaige_
    lucypaige_ Posts: 87
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    bump
  • Bejede
    Bejede Posts: 191 Member
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  • frugalafterfifty
    frugalafterfifty Posts: 240 Member
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  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
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    Ew....
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
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    That sounds delicious! I might add some shrimp or chicken to it. Thanks!!!

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