Description
Quinoa soup with kale and potatoes is a nourishing delight that warms both your heart and belly. This hearty soup combines tender quinoa, vibrant kale, and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a savory vegetable broth, creating a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe is easy to whip up and versatile enough to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-colored quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in rinsed quinoa and chopped kale. Simmer gently until quinoa is fluffy and kale has wilted.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider tossing in chickpeas or swapping quinoa for brown rice. A splash of vinegar can also enhance the flavors if desired.