Quinoa Tomato Soup

Warm your heart and rejuvenate your body with a bowl of Quinoa Tomato Soup!

Looking for something red and heart warming to share with your sweety this Valentine's Day? Make them a bowl of this delicious soup! The quinoa adds a fun and interesting pop and is full of protein, making this a fully nutritious, deeply soul satisfying one bowl dinner. And, being simple to make, you can put it on the stove and have time to spend enjoying the company of your special someone.

 

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient grain. It was called the 'Gold of the Incas' and has been grown in the Andean Mountains since 3000BC. It's been gaining popularity lately both as a healthy alternative to rice, as well as a gluten-free flour for baking. You can read more about quinoa on our website. And it's very easy to grow your own quinoa!

Quinoa Tomato Soup
Over medium heat, saute...
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

Add:
4 cups veggie or chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, including liquid
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp coriander seed
1/4 tsp black pepper
Juice of a lime
Salt to taste

Simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Serve with garlic bread and a glass of red wine.