Hearty Cozy Quinoa Soup For Fall & Winter

By: Lotus Tara

Part of our: Healing Warming Soups For Winter Series

Fall and Winter is my favorite time of the year. I welcome the chill in the air, cozy socks, thick blankets,

fire place, and the comfort of warm hearty foods. I love the feeling of coming home to a warm bowl of

soup after being out and about in the busy city. Winter foods have always given me a cozy toasty feeling

that I love giving others whether it’s in wrapping my loved one in a thick blanket when its raining or

snowing outside or preparing a hearty vegetable soup.

One of my favorite meals that I like to make during cold season is a hearty Quinoa vegetable soup. This

dish was passed down to me by my mom hence why this is my favorite soup to make. It reminds me of

the times I spent with her in the kitchen. This was one of the very first meals she taught me how to cook.

This soup can be made with beef and beef broth but I have moderate it to a vegetarian meal.

The products I use in this soup are very specific based on my ideal creation of non-gmo or hybrid foods.

You will need:

 1/2 cup quinoa

 1 cup red onions, diced. Onions are quite strong and can change the taste in food if it has too much,

use according to your likening.

 1 fresh minced (clove) garlic

 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 1/2 cup diced butter squash

 1/2 cup diced red potatoes

 1/2 cup carrots, diced

 3 teaspoons ground cumin

 1 teaspoon ground coriander

 1 pinch cayenne pepper

 2 teaspoons dried oregano

 2 cups vegetable stock

 1 bay leaf

 2 teaspoons cilantro, minced

 I avocado, sliced

 1 Key Lime, cut in half (due to its alkaline affect) or Lime. Key Lime is smaller than a Lime

Heat your pan to medium-high, add your oil and wait till it is warm then add the red onions, bay leaves, 3

teaspoons of salt, mix and sauté until onions look clear and soft, add the carrots, potatoes, butter squash,

(any and sauté for 5 minutes more. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the cumin, coriander,

cayenne pepper and oregano and sauté for 2 minutes more. Add quinoa, and stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked 25 minutes.

If you like more flavor to this soup allow it to simmer for 45 min. You can change the Ratio of Vegetable

broth to 3 or 4 cups if necessary.

You may also use Meat Broth or Bone Broth to change the flavor of the soup.

To serve, place soup on the dish, garnish with cilantro, slices of avocado, and key lime. You can also

sprinkle Feta cheese on top for additional flavor.

Remember to remove the bay leaf from the stew before serving.

Happy Eating!

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