Yummy Vegan Veggie Quinoa Soup

Name: Yummy Vegan Veggie Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1 cup red pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups green cabbage, diced; 1/2 cup quinoa (regular or whole wheat); 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 10 cups vegetable broth; 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped; salt and pepper

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Submitted by Nif_H

"Not all vegan food has to be boring or leave you hungry. Check this one out and you'll agree!"

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photo by Lalaloula

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
¹⁄₂ cup celery, diced
1 cup red pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups green cabbage, diced
¹⁄₂ cup quinoa (regular or whole wheat)
1 cup tomatoes, diced
10 cups vegetable broth
¹⁄₃ cup fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper

directions

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When oil is hot, add onion, carrots, celery, red pepper, garlic cloves and cabbage. Stir to coat and saute for about 2-3 minutes, until veggies are softened but not browned.
Add quinoa and stir until mixed in with the vegetables. Saute for another 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and broth and simmer on low-medium heat for about 20-30 minutes or until veggies are cooked to your liking. The longer you cook it, the more the quinoa will naturally thicken the soup.
When soup is done, stir in fresh basil and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Reviews

Nice, easy soup. The quinoa is a nice touch - filling and works well with the variety of veggies. Thanks for sharing!

Starrynews
This soup is fresh and colourful with a great veggie taste. YUM! However I felt it lacked some oomph, maybe one could up the basil, add some acidity and more garlic... I made half the recipe using only 2.5. cups broth as we like our soup on the thick side. l will make this soup again, but with added seasoning.<br/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your creation with us and good luck in the contest!<br/>Made and reviewed for Craze-E Fall 2011.

Lalaloula
I really enjoyed this soup. It was warm and comforting the day I made it, and it was so enjoyable. I also found this soup to be easily doubled, and it refrigerates very well.

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Nif_H

Canada

I love great food and I particularly like trying cuisines new to me! Although I don't prepare as much food as I used to, creating in my kitchen is still one of my favourite things to do. Enjoy!

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