Healthy Vegetable Quinoa Soup

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical and still provides a hearty texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base, though it lacks flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and suitable for sautéing.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped carrots and celery; cook until softened.

Pour in vegetable stock (can be frozen) and let it melt in the pot.

Add canned tomatoes (or fresh if preferred).

Add chopped zucchini and broccoli towards the end of cooking.

Stir in white quinoa and reduce heat to a low simmer, covering the pot.

Cook for about 15 minutes until quinoa expands and is cooked through.

Add fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley before serving.

Serve with additional fresh herbs sprinkled on top.

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