Nutritious HighProtein Veggie Soup PostWorkout Fuel

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 cups vegetable broth (2 liters)
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed (approx. 200g)
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed (approx. 90g)
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 parmesan cheese rind (optional, but highly recommended)
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped zucchini (approx. 1 medium zucchini)
• 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• Lemon wedges for serving (optional)