Description
A nutritious and hearty soup packed with vegetables and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add zucchini and bell pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
- Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add quinoa and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy soup, vegetable soup, nutritious soup