Description
Quinoa soup with kale and potatoes is a nourishing, soul-warming dish perfect for chilly days. With its rich combination of earthy quinoa, vibrant kale, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes, this soup delivers a hearty and flavorful embrace in every spoonful. Easy to make and packed with nutrients, it’s the perfect meal whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply want something deliciously wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are slightly tender.
- Stir in rinsed quinoa; cook for an additional 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Mix in chopped kale and season with salt and pepper; allow the kale to wilt gently over medium heat.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg