Description
A wholesome soup with kale, quinoa, and white beans, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook until it wilts.
- Combine quinoa, white beans, and vegetable broth into the pot, stirring everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnishing with extra kale or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a spicier variant, add chili flakes for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg