Three Lentil and Quinoa Soup

Name: Three Lentil and Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; fresh ginger, 2 inch piece, peeled; 1/4 cup French lentils; 1/4 cup brown lentils; 1/2 cup red lentil; 1/4 quinoa; 2 bouillon cubes; 6 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 green onions; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt (optional); pepper

Submitted by Chef #1286180

"This is a vegan soup I improvised for nights when I need a simple, hearty meal. You can make it a one dish (but not vegan) meal with the addition of a poached egg and feta cheese."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 7 cups
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 large yellow onion, chopped
fresh ginger, 2 inch piece, peeled
¹⁄₄ cup French lentils
¹⁄₄ cup brown lentils
¹⁄₂ cup red lentil
¹⁄₄ quinoa
2 bouillon cubes
6 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cumin
salt (optional)
pepper

directions

Chop ginger and onion fine into small pieces then send trough the food processor to make a thick paste. Add some of the olive oil to help the paste blend.
Sautee the onion ginger paste in live oil for about 5 minutes, add water, bay leaf, pepper, and bullion cubes, bring to a boil.
Rinse lentils and to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add quinoa, return to a boil, then simmer another 15 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the green onions.
When the soup is done, add salt to taste and green onions.
Soup can be served with feta cheese and/or a poached egg to round out a full meal.