KALE, QUINOA & WHITE BEAN SOUP
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth (for water saute)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 large celery stalks, chopped (leaves ok too)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender, optional
- pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup dried quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices (fired roasted pref.)
- 7 – 8 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 package (5 oz.) baby kale or 1 small bunch*
- mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute: In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat, add onion and saute for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add in garlic, celery, carrots and herbs/spices, cook another 2 minutes or so.
- Simmer: Add in the quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Add in kale and keep on low heat, stirring occasionally, until kale wilts (baby kale will wilt faster than a typical bunch of kale).
- To serve: Pair with a slice of crusty bread and a light dusting of almond parmesan. We also love adding a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Serves 4 – 6
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 – 3 months. To freeze, let cool completely and store in freezer-safe containers. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Find it online: https://www.rapidrecipes.blog/kale-quinoa-white-bean-soup/