Quinua Soup (Sopa de Quinua) Recipe - Traditional Bolivian Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock (homemade preferred)
• 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled (for garnish)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)