Quinoa Vegetable Soup | Nutrition Dispensary

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 to 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, like zucchini, yellow squash, pepper, sw. potato
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well in a fine mesh colander (use less for a lighter, more brothy soup)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt, more to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can (15 ounces) small white bean, rinsed and
• drained (I like Yves)
• 1 Cup or more chopped fresh kale, spinach or collard
• greens, tough ribs removed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Optional garnish: freshly grated Parmesan cheese