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    Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup

    5 from 2 votes
    Posted October 17, 2016 (last updated December 11, 2019) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa soup is packed with nutrition and so delicious. You can easily make it vegan by substituting Daiya shreds for the cheese.

    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa soup is packed with nutrition and so delicious. You can easily make it vegan by substituting Daiya shreds for the cheese.

    Since I've always lived in a warm climate, I don't make soup all that often.

    I suppose part of this is learned.

    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa soup is packed with nutrition and so delicious. You can easily make it vegan by substituting Daiya shreds for the cheese.

    I don't recall my mother ever serving soup for a meal. Maybe once or twice when someone was really sick?

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    Although it is rare, now and then I will get the urge for a comforting bowl of soup.

    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa soup is packed with nutrition and so delicious. You can easily make it vegan by substituting Daiya shreds for the cheese.

    If I am going to take the time to make soup (and turn the AC down), you better believe that it is going to be healthy and delicious.

    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup fits the bill.

    The title says it all about how healthy this soup is. But shhh....don't tell the family if they aren't quinoa lovers. It is so packed with flavor that they will never guess that there is quinoa in there.

    I love how one little bowl can be so filled with plant-based goodness!

    I should mention that this is a pretty thick soup, because that is how I like soup. If you prefer your soup thinner, just add additional vegetable broth until you reach the desired consistency.

    If You Like This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup You May Also Like:

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    5 from 2 votes

    Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup

    This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa soup is packed with nutrition and so delicious. You can easily make it vegan by substituting Daiya shreds for the cheese.
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 251kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 red onion chopped fine
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 7 cups vegetable broth
    • 5 cups chopped broccoli
    • 1 russet potato peeled and chopped
    • 6 ounces Spinach
    • 2 tablespoons tahini
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or Daiya cheddar shreds

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large stock pan. Add onion, salt and pepper and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender. Add quinoa and garlic and stir for one to two minutes. Add in vegetable broth, broccoli and potato. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 35 minutes. Remove cover and add spinach, tahini, salt and peppers. Cook until spinach is wilted.
    • Remove from heat, and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a blender and puree in batches. Return to the pan and heat to low, add cheese and cook until melted.

    Notes

    Servings 10, Calories 212, Fat 10.3g, Carbohydrates 19.7g, Protein 11.4g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 1010mg, Fiber 3.7g, Sugars 2g, WW Points 5

    Nutrition

    Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1531mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2940IU | Vitamin C: 59.6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Lynn @ The Actor's Diet

      January 28, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      I've never added Tahini to soup before - love this idea!

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      • Caren

        January 20, 2019 at 6:46 pm

        5 stars
        I made this soup with brown rice and parsnip instead of potato it came out amazing . Thanks for the idea good winter soup.

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    2. Karen

      August 27, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Can this soup be frozen?

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    3. Shannon Graham

      September 02, 2017 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like a delicious winter dish!

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    4. Robert Steven Vande Vrede

      February 28, 2018 at 7:15 am

      I love this soup because it is nutritious. As I do not make much money I freeze the remainder and eat it latter. It is great with a good bread. It does give me some gas though.

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