Italian Quinoa Soup - Roots Food Group Recipes for health

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups bone broth, chicken broth, or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup)
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 1/4 cup quinoa, uncooked, rinsed well in a fine mesh colander
• 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese for topping