Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup: A Cozy, Nutritious Delight
A warm and creamy Italian quinoa soup that is both nutritious and comforting, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and quinoa; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup, quinoa soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup