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Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup

Published: Jan 10, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Aug 14, 2018 · 426 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup - This gluten free soup recipe is easy to make and the perfect solution to shake up your healthy meal plan. - WendyPolisi.com

I don't make soup often, but when I do I am always caught off guard by how much I love it.

This Broccoli Spinach Quinoa Soup is still one of my favorites. (And you guys liked it too! It's been Pinned over 13,000 times.)

I suppose living in warm environment is partly to blame for my infrequent soup making, but that certainly wasn't a problem this week. Even here it was time to put my flip flops up and break out something warmer. (What I would give for just one more warm sunny day!)
Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup - This gluten free soup recipe is easy to make and the perfect solution to shake up your healthy meal plan.
It wasn't all bad though. I took advantage of the cold and made this amazing Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup. It was so rich and creamy and packed with flavor. Perfect comfort food for the dreary weather.

Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup - This gluten free soup recipe is easy to make and the perfect solution to shake up your healthy meal plan.

I got the idea for this from Rachel Ray, though my recipe looks quite a bit different from hers. I love the apple cheddar combo, but I wasn't sure if the sweetness was going to throw me off. I am happy to say that it didn't.

Do make sure that you use unsweetened apple juice though, because I am pretty sure that had I used sweetened apple juice it would have been too much. (Bonus points if you juice your own apples.)

Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup - This gluten free soup recipe is easy to make and the perfect solution to shake up your healthy meal plan.

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Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup

This delicious Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup is perfect for fall or cooler months.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Quinoa
Servings: 6
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped fine
  • 1 large apple peeled and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese or Daiya
  • 3 slices gluten free bread
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • Chopped Chives
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Instructions

  • Spray a large pot with olive oil and add onion and apple. Cook until the apple is soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add quinoa, broth, apple juice, thyme, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add all but ¼ cup of the cheese and cook over low until melted. Allow to cool slightly then working in batches, puree in a blender.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Spread mustard on bread and top with remaining cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and then cut into 1” squares.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and then top with croutons and chives.

Notes

Servings 6, Calories 227, Fat 6.2g, Carbohydrates 29.3g, Protein 14.7g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 1095mg, Fiber 3.2g, Sugars 10.5g, WW Pts 6

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 1.5mg

 

If You Like This Apple Cheddar Soup You May Also Like:

  • Healthy Butternut Squash Soup
  • Quinoa Baked Apples

 

Quinoa Apple Cheddar Soup - This gluten free soup recipe is easy to make and the perfect solution to shake up your healthy meal plan.
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Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Shannon Graham

    January 26, 2018 at 1:19 am

    5 stars
    I've never had apple in my soup before. YUM!

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